The Badminton World Federation has imposed a ban on the Sri Lanka Badminton Association for allegedly violating international regulations.

This move was confirmed to Newsfirst by the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka.

The Badminton Association previously appointed an Interim Committee following issues surrounding the financial accounts of the Association.

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