Lin Chun-yi and An Se-young Win India Open Amid Criticism of Playing Conditions

Taiwan's Lin Chun-yi and South Korea's An Se-young won the India Open singles titles amid criticism over poor playing conditions, including bird droppings on court and a monkey in the stands. Players like Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt described the environment as unhygienic, while Anders Antonsen withdrew citing Delhi's air pollution. Lakshya Sen's coach defended the Badminton Association of India, emphasizing organizational challenges and the event's growth ambitions despite the issues.