[VIDEO] Thai Badminton Player Launches Into Violent Attack On Court
In a video captured at the Canada Open, Thai badminton player Bodin Issara launches into a raging attack, chasing fellow badminton player Maneepong Jongjit down.
By Melody Oei — 24 Jul 2013, 04:23 PM — Updated about 11 years ago
What happened?
Bodin Issara lunged at Thailand compatriot Maneepong Jongjit, chasing him onto a neighbouring court before punching him several times.
Image via montrealgazette.comBodin Issara lunged at Thailand compatriot Maneepong Jongjit, chasing him onto a neighbouring court before punching him several times.
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Bodin Issara lunged at Thailand compatriot Maneepong Jongjit, chasing him onto a neighbouring court before punching him several times.
Image via theprovince.comIssara was dragged away and held down by coaches and tournament staff, while his partner, Pakkawat Vilailak, escorted a shirtless Jongjit off the court.
Here's what Bodin Issara says:
Issara, who needed two stitches, says Jongjit hit him with a badminton racket. The pair had already received a warning from the referee following a verbal exchange.
foxsports.comWhat is the relationship between Bodin Issara and Maneepong Jongjit?
Jongjit and Issara were among the top-ranked badminton pairings and reached the quarterfinals at the 2012 Olympics. They split in January, when Issara retired to take care of his ailing mother, but was soon competing again with another partner.
dailymail.co.ukBoth Thai badminton players have been disqualified
Both Issara and Jongjit have been disqualified at the Canada Open after the bad blood between former doubles partners ended in a punch up on the court in front of horrified spectators.
dailymail.co.uk"The events surrounding the conclusion of this match will be thoroughly investigated by the BWF," the federation said in a statement today.
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