Loh Kean Yew Highlights India Open Animal Incidents, Criticizes Distractions

• Former world champion Loh Kean Yew and Mia Blichfeldt criticized the India Open for unusual distractions and poor conditions.
• HS Prannoy's match was halted twice due to bird droppings on the court, despite BAI's claim of a pigeon-free venue.
• A monkey was spotted in the stands, and Loh Kean Yew shared videos of bird droppings and a monkey on Instagram.
• Mia Blichfeldt raised concerns with BWF regarding the upcoming World Championships in New Delhi, citing poor conditions.
• BAI General Secretary Sanjay Mishra defended the venue, calling it a test event for the World Championships, but hygiene concerns persist.

Why It Matters: Loh Kean Yew and other shuttlers highlight animal incidents and poor conditions at the India Open.