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Last year, the world No. 20 shuttler recalled seeing birds 'flying around and shitting on the court' at the KD Jadhav hall, calling it 'really unhealthy and not normal.' (Image credit: AFP)
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Moneycontrol•20-01-2026, 18:46

Denmark Shuttler Slams 'Dirty' India Open Conditions; Netizens Agree

  • •Danish shuttler Mia Blichfeldt criticized the 'unhealthy surroundings' at the India Open Super 750 in New Delhi, despite the venue shift to Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
  • •Blichfeldt, after her R64 win, stated that conditions are 'very dirty and really unhealthy' for players, recalling birds 'shitting on the court' last year at KD Jadhav hall.
  • •The Badminton Association of India (BAI) defended facilities, clarifying Blichfeldt's comments were about the KD Jadhav Stadium (training venue), not the main competition arena.
  • •Social media users widely agreed with Blichfeldt, lamenting India's poor infrastructure, civic standards, and comparing it unfavorably to European and even some African nations.
  • •Netizens highlighted a perceived 'low standards' acceptance in India, with some suggesting travel abroad reveals the country's 'unhealthy' reality.

Why It Matters: Danish shuttler Mia Blichfeldt criticized 'dirty' India Open conditions, sparking widespread agreement among netizens.

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