Venue concerns have been addressed for World Championships: BAI

In January, the India Open badminton tournament at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here was in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. From poor air quality to lack of cleanliness at the venue, multiple issues overshadowed the quality of the badminton on display. Particularly glaring was the entry of a monkey into the stands of the playing arena and the interruption of matches due to bird excrement on the court. Danish shuttler Mia Blichfeldt notably underlined her unhappiness with the playing conditions, and a few other players echoed her criticism of the Super 750 event.