Saina Nehwal was forced to withdraw from the Thailand Open in Bangkok after she tested positive for coronavirus, it was reported on Tuesday. This is the second time Saina has caught coronavirus, having recovered from it only a few weeks ago. Saina tested positive in her third test on Monday following which she had to withdraw from the tournament. Furthermore, HS Prannoy has also tested positive and both of them have been taken to hospital. Along with the two, Saina's husband and fellow badminton player Parupalli Kashyap has also been taken to the hospital, even though his reports are not confirmed.

Saina Nehwal was forced to withdraw from the Thailand Open in Bangkok after she tested positive for coronavirus, it was reported on Tuesday. This is the second time Saina has caught coronavirus, having recovered from it only a few weeks ago. Saina tested positive in her third test on Monday following which she had to withdraw from the tournament. Furthermore, HS Prannoy has also tested positive and both of them have been taken to hospital. Along with the two, Saina's husband and fellow badminton player Parupalli Kashyap has also been taken to the hospital, even though his reports are not confirmed.