A player attempts to serve during the badminton women pairs tournament at the 2019 European Games in Minsk on June 24, 2019. (Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

KUALA LUMPUR - Badminton Asia said on Wednesday that the Badminton Asia Championships, originally scheduled to be held in Wuhan, China late April would be moved to the Philippine capital of Manila.

In a brief statement, Badminton Asia said it would like to officially announce the championships from 21st to 26th April 2020 has now been moved to Manila, Philippines.

Badminton Asia said it would like to officially announce the championships from 21st to 26th April 2020 has now been moved to Manila, Philippines

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"Badminton Asia together with Philippine Badminton Association (PBA) has been working closely to ensure Visa approval for player and official's entry into Manila for all participants in this important and prestigious Championship," the statement said.

The Badminton World Federation said in early February that the 2020 Badminton Asia Championship were then under review.

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The 2020 Badminton Asia Championships falls within the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games qualification window and is one of the last opportunities for athletes to qualify for the Olympic Games.