Canada Open Finals – Issara disqualified for attacking Jongjit. Photo: Badminton Photos
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is investigating an on-court punch-up that occurred between Bodin Issara and his former doubles partner Maneepong Jongjit during Sunday’s Canada Open final.
“The men’s doubles final ended with a black card being issued to Thailand pair, Bodin Issara and Pakkawat Vilailak, who were disqualified,” the BWF said in a statement on Monday.
“The events surrounding the conclusion of this match will be thoroughly investigated by the BWF and this matter will be referred to the Disciplinary Committee.”
Trouble broke out in the tie between two Thai pairs after Maneepong and Nipitphon Puangpuapech bagged the first game. At the change of ends Maneepong hit Bodin with his badminton racket following a heated verbal exchange.
Bodin retaliated by chasing down Maneepong to a neighbouring court and rugby-tackled him to the ground before punching him several times.
After officials pulled apart the pair, Bodin and Vilailak were disqualified from the final. – Reuters
Click here to watch a video related to the incident.
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