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Hong Kong Open Badminton Falls Victim To Covid Policies

Hong Kong's top badminton tournament has been cancelled because of stringent anti-Covid policies which required players to compete in an "isolation bubble", organisers said on Thursday. The Hong Kong Open, scheduled for November 8-13, has not been held since the pandemic began and the latest announcement dealt a fresh blow to the Chinese city's ambitions to reboot its decimated sports scene. The Hong Kong Badminton Association said there was "no viable option" but to cancel because the city's anti-epidemic measures -- which follow China's zero-Covid strategy -- differed from that of other World Tour events.

BWF cancels tournaments in Hong Kong and Macau due to COVID-19

badminton events -- Hong Kong Open Super 500 and Macau Open Super 300 -- have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 restrictions in the two countries, world governing body BWF said on Thursday. While the Macau Open was slated from November 1 to 6, the Hong Kong Open was scheduled to be held in Kowloon from November 8 to 13.

BWF Cancels Tournaments In Hong Kong, Macau Due To COVID-19

Two world tour badminton events -- Hong Kong Open Super 500 and Macau Open Super 300 -- have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 restrictions in the two countries, world governing body BWF said on Thursday. While the Macau Open was slated from November 1 to 6, the Hong Kong Open was scheduled to be held in Kowloon from November 8 to 13. However, the Badminton World Federation said it was informed by the governing body of the two countries that hosting an event will not be viable under the current situation.

"Gesture Is Truly Humbling": See Hong Kong Team's Special Gift For Virat Kohli

Cricket has always known to be a gentleman's game. From supporting their own teammates to standing with rivals, cricketers never failed to impress their fans with their lovely gestures. One such gesture, which recently won many hearts, took place after the Asia Cup Group A clash between India and Hong Kong. In the match, India defeated Hong Kong by 40 runs to seal their Super 4 spot. After the game, the Hong Kong team gifted a jersey of their team to star India batter Virat Kohli, with a heartwarming message written on it.

Flexible Suryakumar Yadav Ready To Bat Anywhere

Hard-hitting batter Suryakumar Yadav said he is flexible enough to bat anywhere in the Indian T20 team, having turned out for the Men in Blue in various roles, including opening the innings. Suryakumar scored a scintillating 26-ball 68 not out to pave the way for India's 40-run win over Hong Kong and sail into the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup on Wednesday. On a two-paced wicket, Suryakumar, who came in to bat at number 4, played a wide range of shots which included six sixes and as many fours.

"The Kind Of Innings He Played, Words Will Be Short": Rohit Sharma On Suryakumar Yadav

India skipper Rohit Sharma said he was lost for words that would appropriately describe Suryakumar Yadav's 26-ball 68 against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup here on Wednesday. Suryakumar smashed six sixes and as many fours in his sizzling knock to lift India to 192 for two, enough to secure a 40-run win and a place in the Super 4 stage of the tournament. "The kind of innings he played today, the words will be short," Rohit said at the post-match presentation.

Asia Cup 2022: Businessmen to delivery boys - Hong Kong cricketers shine on the big stage

Hong Kong batsman Kinchit Shah usually handles the family diamond business and he sparkled in a losing cause against India, studding an innings of 30 with two fours and a six in the T20 Asia Cup. The Mumbai-born vice-captain, who proposed to his girlfriend after the match in Dubai on Wednesday, is part of an eclectic mix of pizza delivery men and university students representing Hong Kong against Asia's cricket giants in the UAE this week. The talented band of expatriates have been on the road since June, culminating in a berth in the main draw of the six-nation Asia Cup after winning all three qualifying matches. They lost to top-ranked India by 40 runs on Wednesday, but only after a fight in their chase of 193. Their next match against Pakistan on Friday in Sharjah could be their last in the tournament, but skipper Nizakat Khan said they had been flooded with praise from loved ones in their adopted home. "We have lots of support back in Hong Kong. We have lots of messages from family and friends," said Pakistan-born Nizakat. "It's a big learning curve for us to play against India and Pakistan. We take something out of these two games and hopefully the players learn a lot."

Asia Cup 2022: Attacking Suryakumar Yadav redefines T20 batting

Suryakumar Yadav makes unconventional look cool and his attacking instincts makes him a force to reckon with for the Twenty20 World Cup later this year in Australia. Suryakumar smashed 68 off 26 balls to lift India from 94-2 in 13 overs to post a mammoth 192-2 against minnows Hong Kong in the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament on Wednesday.

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Hong Kong Open Badminton Falls Victim To Covid Policies

BWF cancels tournaments in Hong Kong and Macau due to COVID-19

BWF Cancels Tournaments In Hong Kong, Macau Due To COVID-19

"Gesture Is Truly Humbling": See Hong Kong Team's Special Gift For Virat Kohli

Flexible Suryakumar Yadav Ready To Bat Anywhere

"The Kind Of Innings He Played, Words Will Be Short": Rohit Sharma On Suryakumar Yadav

Asia Cup 2022: Businessmen to delivery boys - Hong Kong cricketers shine on the big stage

Asia Cup 2022: Attacking Suryakumar Yadav redefines T20 batting