India Open Plagued by Bird Nests, Droppings; Semi-Final Halted Again

• The India Open Super 750 badminton tournament faced another controversy when a women's doubles semi-final match was halted due to debris falling from a bird's nest.
• The match between China's Liu Shengshu-Tan Ning and South Korea's Baek Ha Na-Lee So Hee was stopped with the Chinese pair leading 6-3 in the first game.
• Tournament officials clarified that the interruption was caused by material from a bird's nest, not bird droppings, attempting to dispel earlier speculation.
• This incident follows previous interruptions earlier in the week, including two halts during HS Prannoy's men's singles pre-quarterfinal due to bird droppings.
• Repeated issues with birds and debris at the Indira Gandhi Stadium raise concerns about the venue's conditions for a major BWF World Tour event.

Why It Matters: India Open faces repeated disruptions from bird-related incidents, raising concerns about venue conditions.