A day after a Danish player complained of bird-poop littering around the venue, a monkey sighting was reported at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex hosting the India Open badminton Super 750 tournament. In three separate Instagram stories posted by photographer Azlynna Dewi, a monkey was seen in the stands not far from the courts being used by some of the world’s top shuttlers. The uninvited simian entry was confirmed by a security official guarding the gate. “Yes, a monkey entered the spectators’ arena and sat in the gold stand. It was there for 10 minutes and once we received a complaint, we removed it promptly,” an official said.

Source: Indian Express January 14, 2026 18:57 UTC