Badminton: Kisona to play against India's Saina after BWF overturns walkover


Malaysia's S.Kisona in action.

PETALING JAYA: Women's singles shuttler S. Kisona will have to play her first round match against India's Saina Nehwal at the Yonex Thailand Open after all.

In an unexpected turn of events, Saina has been cleared to compete after having previously tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday (Jan 12).

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