Chinese players have withdrawn from three BWF events due to be held in Thailand next month as they are prohibited from travelling outside their country due to Covid-19 concerns.

World No 4 Chen Yufei of China dashed Thai hope Ratchanok Intanon’s dream of winning the Toyota Thailand Open for a third time, winning the women’s singles final 22-20 21-18 at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium in Bangkok on Sunday (August 4).