Amidst the furore over unhygienic courts, cold temperatures, and bird poop at the 2026 India Open Super 750 at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in Delhi, the Badminton World Federation stressed that the arena is an upgrade over the KD Jadhav Stadium where the tournament was held previously. “The feedback received — both positive and constructive — is invaluable in shaping the best possible environment for this tournament and future championships,” a statement from the federation read. The apex body acknowledged that the seasonal conditions have posed challenges and also acknowledged the Badminton Association of India’s (BAI) efforts to control whatever they can. “Managing factors related largely to seasonal conditions, such as the haze and cold weather affecting the air quality and temperature inside the venue has posed challenges this week. However, our assessments confirm that the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex represents a significant upgrade from KD Jadhav Stadium, offering improved infrastructure,” the statement read. “While some areas of implementation, including general cleanliness and hygiene plus animal control have required attention, the Badminton Association of …