Overview
- Mia Blichfeldt criticized hygiene and cold conditions in the KD Jadhav training area, citing dirt and bird droppings, and urged BWF to step in.
- India’s badminton federation said her remarks do not pertain to the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium competition hall, which it described as clean and pigeon‑free.
- Organizers clarified the warm‑up facility is the adjacent KD Jadhav hall used for training, while matches are staged in the larger main arena.
- Michelle Li and Ratchanok Intanon reported difficulty warming up due to low temperatures and drafts, with calls for heating solutions.
- Anders Antonsen withdrew over Delhi’s pollution and said BWF fined him $5,000, adding to scrutiny of event conditions ahead of the World Championships.