Bodin Issara’s appeal denied

According to a press release from the Badminton World Federation (BWF), Thailand player, Bodin Issara’s two-year suspension has been unanimously upheld by a BWF Appeals Panel which determined there were “proven breaches of the BWF Players’ Code of Conduct”.

The three-member body dismissed Issara’s appeal and confirmed he is ineligible to compete in all tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) for two years (24 months), effective July 21st, 2013. In accordance with the BWF judicial procedures, the player has also forfeited his appeal deposit of US$500.

These charges stemmed from an altercation between Issara and another Thai player, Maneepong Jongjit, during the men’s doubles final of the Yonex Canada Open on Sunday July 21st, this year.

The BWF Disciplinary Committee had also stipulated that 22-year-old Issara forfeit the world-ranking points and prize money earned from the said event. The player did not appeal those aspects of the original ruling.

Maneepong Jongjit was able to return to competition this week in France.