Apparently, jongjit and partner won the first game comfortably, then as they swapped ends words were exchanged and issarra snapped!!!!
Full story and multiple angles here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1400791390137016 Gosh, I think Issara will be slapped with a long or even lifetime ban. Not worth it at all.
The Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) has suspended Bodin Issara for two years and Maneepong Jongjit for three months for their on-court brawl in the men's doubles final at the Canada Open last Sunday. What a waste of talent.
Now, the interesting thing is a player's registration is held by the association. If you are an independent player, surely exhibition matches and leagues like the IBL and Axiata Cup are still possible to play in?
I've been wondering the same thing also. I think BWF should ban them also. Personally i still think both of them should be banned for life. Its also unfair jongjit got shorter ban cause he hit issara with a racket.
Letter report from Bordin Issara Dear all, I’m Bodin, also known as Art. After I have returned from my trip, I have spent some time to consider and discuss with many respected members regarding the event in which I have injured a fellow professional who was also my friend in front of many spectators. I realize that my action was wrong and I regret my action. I should have had more self control. I would like to apologize to the BWF and its members, Badminton Canada, The Badminton Association of Thailand Under His Majesty's Patronage, its supporters and everyone. I accept all responsibilities for my own action. Apart from the above statement, I would like to apologize to each individuals starting from respected members and committee from Granular club. I hope that my action would not cause issues between the club and the Association. I would like to apologize to the Badminton Association of Thailand and the judges to have caused such a terrible incident. I also would like to apologize to “Top” who is my partner that I may have tainted his reputation and may even cause him a place in future tournaments. If Top would like to find a new partner, I would understand and gladly accept his decision. Lastly, I would like to apologize to "A" Maneepong who was my partner and also the person I attacked. I should not have dragged him into this situation. I cannot express the grief that I’m in to have caused such an incident from my own temperament. I didn’t expect that our past differences would have erupted as it did. I’m truly sorry. I should have handled the situation differently. I’m very sorry that my action has also caused him a penalty. I realize that my action was wrong. I accept all blames and responsibilities. This terrible incident was caused by my action and my action alone. I’m extremely sorry for my action and if I had been able to control myself, all of this wouldn’t have happened. As of this moment, I can only apologize and accept all responsibilities from my action. I know that this will not make things right, but I do hope that all of you would give me a chance. A chance to prove that I’m a better person than this. A chance to make rights from the wrongs that I have done. A chance to better the image of the sport I love and that I have tainted. With all my sincere apology. Bodin Issara (Art) https://www.facebook.com/BadmintonGranular/posts/416889545094317
Official BWF verdict is out. They approve the penalty given by the Thai Badminton federation. So I guess we won't see Bodin Issara in the world of badminton as a player anymore. http://bwfbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=75955
I just saw this and I'm bewildered as to what could have set this off. I think it should have been a a life long ban on them if both were involved in instigating the situation. I know there's a story behind this but I don't know what exactly was said and by whom to start the fight.
What surprise news? Btw, thank God these guys did not fight when they met each other at the SCG ALL THAILAND BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014. [video=youtube;h0OJxiF1EQs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0OJxiF1EQs[/video]
Confirm from BAT Maneepong and Bordin back together and play debut in German GPG open and keep ranking point for OG 2016.
Any ideas why haven't we seen Bodin/Maneepong in any tournaments? Checked the MD draws for Australian Open - Bodin is partnered up with Nipithon which was Maneepong's former partner. Maneepong got himself an injury or something? It will be nice if someone have news on them! I really liked them as a pair .
Yes, Maneepong has got right shoulder injury since Jan / Feb. So, keep himself away from all the tournaments. Thank you for your interest in the Thais. I do like Lim Kim Wa & his buddy since I saw them in Thailand some years ago. Cheers,
