Syed Modi men's final called off after positive COVID-19 case

The Syed Modi India International men's final was called off after one of the finalists tested positive for COVID-19. It was an all-French clash between Arnaud Merkle and Lucas Claerbout.

Published : Jan 23, 2022 14:38 IST , Lucknow

Arnaud Merkle and Lucas Claerbout were scheduled to play the men's singles final at Syed Modi India International. REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO
Arnaud Merkle and Lucas Claerbout were scheduled to play the men's singles final at Syed Modi India International. REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO
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Arnaud Merkle and Lucas Claerbout were scheduled to play the men's singles final at Syed Modi India International. REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO

The Syed Modi India International men's singles final in Lucknow on Sunday was called off after one of the finalists tested positive for COVID-19, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said.

The final was to be contested by French duo Arnaud Merkle and Lucas Claerbout.

"BWF can confirm one of the finalists tested positive for COVID-19 this morning. The other finalist is deemed a close contact and has also been withdrawn," the governing body said in a statement hours before the match.

The other four finals on Sunday will go ahead as scheduled.

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