India Open Badminton: Pigeon Poop, Monkey Sightings, and Hygiene Woes Mar Tournament

• The India Open badminton tournament at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Sports Complex faced embarrassment due to pigeon droppings on court and a monkey in the stands.
• International players like Mia Blichfeldt criticized hygiene, and world number two Anders Antonsen withdrew due to New Delhi's pollution, despite fines.
• This mismanagement by the Badminton Association of India (BAI) is part of a larger pattern of administrative apathy in Indian sports, as seen in boxing and wrestling events.
• Recent deaths of young basketball players in Haryana highlight decaying sports infrastructure, despite increased government funding and Olympic ambitions.
• India's goal to host the 2036 Olympics necessitates a sports revolution, focusing on basic hygiene, infrastructure, and a willingness to address criticism effectively.

Why It Matters: Gross mismanagement and poor conditions at the India Open highlight a systemic issue in Indian sports administration.