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BWF Acknowledges India Open Venue Issues, Confirms Delhi Site for World Championships

The federation says the Indira Gandhi complex meets field-of-play standards for August’s event.

Overview

  • In a new statement, the BWF said it engaged players and teams during the India Open to review conditions at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex.
  • The body cited seasonal haze and cold affecting indoor air quality and temperature but maintained the venue meets its requirements.
  • Officials called the move from KD Jadhav Stadium an upgrade, noting improved space, flooring, gym and medical facilities.
  • The BWF said feedback from this week will guide further upgrades before August and indicated seasonal issues should be less severe then.
  • Reports detailed a bird dropping on Centre Court and pigeon sightings as players decried hygiene and pollution, with Mia Blichfeldt calling conditions unhealthy, Anders Antonsen skipping over air quality, and Loh Kean Yew describing reduced energy; the BWF also said BAI acted promptly to address concerns.