When the qualification stage begins next week, it will only be four out of six groups playing as Group 4 is cancelled due to the withdrawal of three out of four teams and Group 5 is cancelled because it cannot be hosted in France or any of the other countries participating in this group. 

In these uncertain times there has been a lot of work to make sure that all measures were taken and Events Manager at Badminton Europe, Tamara Geeraerts, explains what protocols have been taken and what the fans can expect from this event. 

- The hosts of the 2021 European Mixed Team Qualification Groups have been working very hard to ensure that the different events could take place in their countries. All have received confirmation and even an exceptional status from their government to host the event based on a well-prepared COVID-19 protocol.

- Although the COVID-19 protocols are slightly different for each country, they share some common ground. For example, no spectators are allowed in any of the events, all players and officials need to present a negative COVID-19 test done within 72 hours before arrival, and everyone must stay in the official tournament hotel.

Live streams and live content

Even though no spectators are allowed in any of the events, they still have a lot to look forward to. 

- In a time where not much international badminton is taking place, we will ensure that our fans can follow each of the groups closely on our media platforms. Each host will provide a livestream of all ties played and Badminton Europe is present at each location to give the fans some additional background stories and interviews.

The live stream will be streamed on badmintoneurope.tv. 

You can find more information here.