After due consultation with the Badminton Federation of Nigeria and the Lagos State Government, Badminton World Federation (BWF) have postponed the Lagos International Badminton Classics.
The competition was to be held from July 1 to 4 but had to be postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
According to a statement made available to NationSport and signed by the President of the BFN, the decision was taken following series of communication with the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), the Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) and the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Sports Commission. The statement continued: “After due consultations and putting into consideration the global pandemic, the Coronavirus ravaging the world, it has been agreed and decided that the championship be postponed.
“Much as we are saddened by the postponement, we are in total agreement with the BWF that the general well-being of the players, officials and spectators comes first and is of paramount importance.”
“As we pray for an early end to the coronavirus scourge, we appeal to all and sundry to keep calm, adhere to laid down advisories and generally stay safe,” the statement added.
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