Denmark’s shuttler Anders Antonsen was content as he expressed satisfaction with the conditions at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, but the men’s singles star has once again raised concerns over the timing of the India Open and the capital’s winter air quality. Because of pollution, said he remains uncomfortable with the prospect of returning to Delhi for the Super 750 tournament if it continues to be staged during the January-February period, antonsen, who withdrew from the 2026 India Open.
However, the world No. Antonsen made it clear that his objection is primarily linked to the scheduling of the India Open rather than Delhi itself. I don’t know if next year will be the same. “The pollution during that season is pretty insane. I don’t think it is the right move for the BWF to host the tournament in Delhi in January or February. Hosted this time around, it seems much better from my perspective,” he added.
The Danish star had skipped the event for a third consecutive year and was subsequently fined USD 5,000 by the Badminton World Federation. 4 was more positive about the current World Championships, noting that the tournament is being held in August rather than during Delhi’s notorious winter pollution season. “Every year, when I see the calendar, I am like, okay, they are just instantly giving me a $5,000 fine. I haven’t really decided 100% yet,” he said.
He has previously argued that the capital is not an appropriate venue for a major badminton tournament in the winter months due to pollution levels.
“As far as the conditions go, the hall is pretty, and the practice facilities are good,” Antosen told the media.
