The Badminton World Federation acknowledges player complaints about pollution, cold, and animal incidents at New Delhi's India Open, but defends venue upgrades and pledges better conditions for upcoming World Championships.
A bird's droppings interrupted HS Prannoy's match against Loh Kean Yew at the India Open, causing a delay and adding to the event's organisational challenges.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen secured a straight-games victory against Japan's Kenta Nishimoto, booking his spot in the quarterfinals of the India Open 2026.
Bird droppings interrupted a crucial match at India Open 2026, raising questions about venue hygiene. The incident occurred during HS Prannoy vs Loh Kean Yew.
Former world champion Loh Kean Yew humorously blamed Delhi's hazy weather for draining players' stamina after his India Open win, while also addressing court drift and bird droppings.
Singapore's Loh Kean Yew defeated India's HS Prannoy at the India Open but complained about Delhi's pollution affecting his stamina. He said his performance dropped two levels due to the poor air quality.
HS Prannoy's match halted twice as bird droppings fell on court at Indira Gandhi Stadium, adding to tournament's animal-related disruptions and player complaints about conditions.
HS Prannoy's match against Loh Kean Yew paused twice due to bird droppings falling on court. This follows monkey sightings and player complaints about conditions at the tournament.
World No. 3 Anders Antonsen withdraws from India Open for third year, citing hazardous Delhi air quality. BWF imposes $5,000 fine as tournament faces criticism over conditions.
PV Sindhu's India Open run ended in the first round with a loss to Vietnam's Nguyen Thuy Linh. Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy secured wins for India on a mixed day at the Super 750 tournament.
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World No. 3 Anders Antonsen withdraws from India Open for third straight year, citing hazardous Delhi air quality. BWF imposes $5,000 fine as tournament serves as test for August World Championships.
PV Sindhu faced a surprising defeat in the opening round of the India Open badminton tournament, losing to a lower-ranked opponent in straight games.
Vietnam's Nguyen Thuy Linh discusses her tactical approach following a third consecutive victory over PV Sindhu at the India Open, highlighting mental focus and gameplay adjustments.
HS Prannoy reveals how coach Pullela Gopichand's advice helped him overcome a tough phase. The shuttler defeated Lee Cheuk Yiu in straight games at India Open Super 750.
17-year-old Tanvi Sharma pushed World No.2 Wang Zhiyi to three games at the India Open, showcasing emerging talent as PV Sindhu faced another defeat, marking a potential transition in Indian women's singles badminton.
HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth secured victories in the first round of the India Open badminton tournament, while PV Sindhu suffered a surprising defeat, exiting early.
BAI general secretary Sanjay Mishra defends India Open conditions after Danish players Anders Antonsen and Mia Blichfeldt criticize venue, citing pollution and dirty courts.
The Badminton Association of India rejects Danish players' complaints about playing conditions at India Open 2026, calling it a successful test event for upcoming World Championships.
A monkey entered the India Open badminton stands, following bird-poop complaints. Korean player Kang Min Hyuk asks if animals get free admission as BWF reviews venue conditions.
Veteran Indian shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy advanced to the second round at the India Open 2026 with gritty wins, while 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma displayed talent despite a loss.
Indian badminton player Tanvi Sharma shares her thoughts after a tough match against world number two Wang Zhiyi at the India Open 2026, expressing pride in her effort.
The Badminton Association of India has strongly refuted recent reports alleging inadequate playing conditions at the upcoming India Open 2026, asserting full preparedness.
Kidambi Srikanth supports India Open playing conditions after Danish player's criticism. He says every country presents unique challenges, citing examples from Singapore and Malaysia.
Indian badminton star Kidambi Srikanth responds to complaints about playing conditions at India Open, saying every country has unique challenges and conditions are acceptable.
India Sports Floorings has achieved BWF certification for its badminton court flooring, marking a major milestone for the Indian sports infrastructure industry.
India Sports Floorings has achieved BWF certification for its badminton court flooring, marking a major milestone in quality and international standards.
Delhi's extreme air pollution forced the world number two player to withdraw from the India Open. The athlete also received a $500 fine for the late pull-out.
World No.3 Anders Antonsen withdraws from India Open citing hazardous Delhi air pollution, receives $5,000 fine from BWF for his decision.
World No. 3 Anders Antonsen withdraws from India Open, citing extreme air pollution in Delhi. The Danish player faces a $5,000 fine from BWF for his decision.