Overview
- Play in the H. S. Prannoy–Loh Kean Yew match was stopped twice after bird droppings fell on the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium court.
- A monkey was spotted in spectator and training areas during the event, with officials saying it was removed without incident.
- Several players flagged health and comfort issues linked to Delhi's air, with Anders Antonsen withdrawing over pollution and Loh Kean Yew describing reduced stamina and mask use.
- In a formal statement, the BWF acknowledged concerns about cleanliness, hygiene and animal control, cited haze and cold as operational challenges, and confirmed the venue meets requirements for the World Championships.
- The Badminton Association of India initially distinguished problems in warm‑up facilities from the main arena, but the incidents have intensified scrutiny of India’s preparedness to host major events.