The 2021 European Badminton Championships, which ended on Sunday May 2 in kyiv, Ukraine, will be remembered. But not necessarily for the right reasons. Despite a health protocol presented by the Ukrainian organizers as “ strict ", and no less than 1.200 COVID-19 tests carried out during the competition, two of the five finals had to be canceled. In question, the discovery of positive cases among the semi-finalists. Only three European titles could therefore be awarded. To avoid any too close contact between the players and the rest of those present, including officials and protocol staff, the Ukrainian organizers had the unique idea of using drones to distribute medals on the podium. Finally, the best for last: the Dane Viktor Axelsen, world champion in 2017, tested positive for COVID-19 during the competition, did not wish to remain in isolation in his hotel in Kiev, with three of his compatriots from the The national team is also affected by the virus. He was repatriated on a private plane, traveling in a completely airtight container (photo above). A health bubble all to himself…
