Bird Droppings Halt India Open Badminton Match, Raises Concerns Over Organization

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News18•15-01-2026, 23:47
Bird Droppings Halt India Open Badminton Match, Raises Concerns Over Organization
- •A men's singles match at the India Open Super 750 was stopped twice due to bird droppings on Court 1.
- •The incident occurred during H.S. Prannoy's quarter-final match against Loh Kean Yew at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
- •This adds to existing complaints about poor playing conditions, air quality, excessive cold, and a monkey sighting at the tournament.
- •Players like Loh Kean Yew and Mia Blichfeldt have voiced concerns over pollution and facility maintenance.
- •Former Indian coach Vimal Kumar highlighted the need for better stadium maintenance and toilet facilities for major tournaments.
Why It Matters: Bird droppings and other issues at India Open highlight organizational flaws and poor stadium maintenance.
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