China's former world badminton champion under investigation
KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese badminton was rocked again after former world champion and China Badminton Association (CBA) vice-president Xia Xuanze was placed under investigation for suspected serious violations of discipline and law.
China's former badminton world champion and CBA vice-president Xia Xuanze is currently under investigation for suspected serious breaches of discipline and law, according to Xinhua News Agency. The investigation, conducted by a team from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and local authorities in Nantong, Jiangsu province, has not disclosed specific details about the allegations against Xuanze.
The term "serious violations of discipline and law" is typically used by Chinese authorities when announcing disciplinary or corruption-related investigations. Xia Xuanze, who is 48 years old, achieved the world championship title in 2003 and won a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. He transitioned from an athlete to a coach and administrator, becoming the singles head coach and CBA vice-president in 2018.
Wang Wei, the former CBA vice-president and secretary-general, is also under investigation for similar accusations. These investigations mark a significant step in the scrutiny of China's sports administration, occurring in the midst of a long-standing campaign against corruption and misconduct in the nation's sporting organizations.
In April, CBA president Zhang Jun was placed under disciplinary review and supervisory investigation, with no official conclusion on his case yet.
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