Organisational lapses, hygiene concerns, pollution and safety issues overshadow matches at the IG Indoor Stadium in Delhi.

Loh Kean Yew, Singapore's national shuttler known for his agility on the court, could not dodge an unexpected opponent: bird poo. On Jan. 15, during the India Open, Low's round-of-16 match against H.S ...

Vietnam's top-ranked female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh secured a 2-1 comeback victory over former world champion Pusarla Venkata Sindhu in the first round of the 2026 India Open.

After Srikanth defended Delhi, Antonsen added fuel to the fire—slamming "substandard" conditions and then a monkey was seen in the stands ...

The India Open Super 750 women's doubles semifinal was halted due to debris from a bird's nest. The incident adds to ongoing ...

On Thursday, Badminton World Federation stepped in and released a statement saying that it engaged with players and teams to review conditions at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex.

One top-ranked player has stayed away from the tournament citing these issues and several others who participated have ...

Retaining her title in a mere 43 minutes, An Se-young turned the India Open final into a showcase of invincibility. By ...

This is the second incident of such a stoppage. Earlier, in a pre‑quarterfinal match between India’s HS Prannoy and Singapore ...

Last year, H.S. Prannoy's match had to be halted twice due to a leaky roof in Malaysia. But two wrongs don't make a right ...

Prannoy's match was interrupted briefly on two occasions, but adds to a long list of woes for the Delhi tournament.

The 2012 Olympic medallist has announced her retirement, leaving behind a legacy and an inspirational journey—from a girl fighting gender norms and financial challenges to becoming World No 1 ...