India Open badminton

Hard to see how Delhi can host World Champs: Denmark shuttler doubles down on criticism

Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt has doubled down on her criticism of the India Open Super 750, taking to Instagram on Friday, January 16 to once again slam the organisers over what she described as poor and unacceptable playing conditions. Blichfeldt, who had raised concerns about the tournament last year as well, had earlier complained about hygiene […]

‘Why Delhi again & again?’ – Calls to shift India Open from Delhi grow loud after world no.3 pulls out due to pollution

The withdrawal of world no.3 badminton star Anders Antonsen from the ongoing Indian Open 2026 badminton tournament due to “extreme pollution” has sparked a debate among the fans as why the organisers opt for the National Capital every year despite knowing the environmental hazards during that time of the year. Having started in 2008, the […]

Bird poop stops play at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex at India Open 2026 badminton; ‘embarrassment for the whole country’

A couple of days after Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt complained of improper playing conditions at the ongoing India Open 2026 badminton, bird poop literally stopped play at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi on Thursday. The incident took place during a round of 16 match between local star HS Prannoy and Loh Kean Yew. […]