Mia Blichfeldt Slams India Open Conditions Again: 'Still Dirty and Unhealthy'

• Danish shuttler Mia Blichfeldt renewed her criticism of playing conditions at the India Open Super 750, calling them "very dirty and really unhealthy" for the second consecutive year.
• Despite the venue shifting to Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Blichfeldt remained unimpressed, citing cold conditions in warm-up areas and overall unhygienic environment.
• Blichfeldt previously criticized New Delhi's air pollution and poor infrastructure at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in 2023, even reporting birds and dirt on courts.
• The Badminton Association of India (BAI) refuted her claims, stating her comments were about general sensitivities and the training venue (KD Jadhav Stadium), not the main playing arena.
• Blichfeldt urged the BWF to intervene and ensure professional standards, highlighting potential health risks for players and attributing some sensitivity to being European.

Why It Matters: Mia Blichfeldt again criticized India Open conditions, citing dirt and cold, while BAI defended the main venue.