Pic from Loh Kean Yew's Instagram shows a bird perched on the rafters of the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex during the ongoing India Open. Prannoy was halted twice on Thursday when bird droppings fell onto the court. The India Open has also been overshadowed by broader concerns, including air quality and unusually cold conditions inside the venue, which BWF attributed largely to seasonal factors. 2 Anders Antonsen withdrew from the India Open for the third consecutive year, citing air pollution, while compatriot and women's singles world No. According to Indian media reports, BAI has pledged that the issues highlighted during the India Open will be resolved ahead of the World Championships.

Source: New Strait Times January 17, 2026 07:12 UTC