What is match fixing in badminton?
Manipulation of a badminton results or match fixing means: influencing the course or the result of a badminton match in order to obtain an advantage for yourself or for others; and. removing all or part of the uncertainty normally associated with the results of a competition.
Why are Chinese badminton players not playing?
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has banned two Chinese players for two years for spot-fixing and betting offences. Regional shuttlers Zhu Jun Hao and Zhang Bin Rong were found to have both breached the BWF Code of Conduct during tournaments in March 2019.
Who is the best player in badminton?
Men’s singles
| BWF World Rankings (Men’s singles) as of 18 January 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| # | Country | Players |
| 1 | Denmark | Viktor Axelsen |
| 2 | Japan | Kento Momota |
| 3 | Denmark | Anders Antonsen |
Are Chinese good at badminton?
China is by far the best country in the world at badminton. There are some other countries that have elite badminton programs such as Indonesia, South Korea, and Malaysia. However, China’s program is the most dominant badminton program in the world.
How is match-fixing done?
Match fixing, when motivated by gambling, requires contacts (and normally money transfers) between gamblers, players, team officials, and/or referees. These contacts and transfers can sometimes be discovered, and lead to prosecution by the law or the sports league(s).
What was the origin name of badminton in China?
In the 5th century BC, the people in china then played a game called ti jian zi. A direct translation from this word ‘ti jian zi’ is kicking the shuttle. As the name suggest, the objective of the game is to keep the shuttle from hitting the ground without using hand.
Why is Indonesia so good at badminton?
Because Indonesia people are relatively small and fast. Badminton rely on footwork and balance, so low gravity center really helpful, and world’s best badminton coaches and facilties are affordable.
Which Malaysian badminton players have been banned for match-fixing?
From the section Two Malaysian badminton players have been handed career-ending bans for match-fixing. Tan Chun Seang, 31, and former junior world champion Zulfadli Zulkiffli, 25, were banned for 15 and 20 years.
What do the Badminton bans mean for the sport?
The bans also cover administrative, coaching, officiating and developmental roles within the sport. It is the first case of its kind for both badminton and the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The players’ actions were found to breach the BWF’s code of conduct relating to “betting, wagering and irregular match results”.
Why is betting related match fixing a major risk?
Betting related match fixing is a major risk because it is often linked to crime and being involved could lead to threats to safety of the athletes or their families. The fixers work in betting markets that are not regulated and money flows cannot be traced to the source easily.