Denmark badminton star Mia Blichfeldt. (AFP Photo)
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News1813-01-2026, 21:19

India Open: Stars Slam 'Unhealthy' Conditions, Demand BWF Intervention

  • Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt criticized the 'unhealthy' and 'not normal' conditions at Indira Gandhi Stadium for the India Open.
  • Blichfeldt reported seeing 'birds flying around and shitting on the court' and courts being too cold for athletes.
  • She called on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to intervene and restore 'professionalism' to the event.
  • Canada's Michelle Li and former world champion Ratchanok Intanon also echoed concerns about the cold and drafty venue.
  • Players are struggling to warm up properly, leading to potential health and injury risks.

Why It Matters: Badminton stars criticize 'unhealthy' and cold conditions at India Open, urging BWF to address venue issues.

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