Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:28pm on 16 Jan 2026,Friday Sports
Denmark badminton star Mia Blichfeldt criticized "unacceptable" and "highly unprofessional" conditions at India Open, questioning how World Championships could be held there. The ongoing tournament at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium faced multiple controversies: bird droppings halted HS Prannoy's match, monkeys appeared in stands, and Anders Antonsen withdrew citing severe Delhi pollution. Blichfeldt stated the "tough" conditions made focusing on performance "extremely difficult," stressing players and frustrating participants at the Super 750 event. BWF acknowledged seasonal challenges affecting air quality and temperature while defending the venue upgrade from KD Jadhav Stadium. The federation promised improvements before August's World Championships, thanking players for feedback while reaffirming commitment to high-quality standards. (PC: Instagram)
