Concerns over playing conditions at the India Open Super 750 in New Delhi have come into focus after two players from Denmark spoke about their experiences at the tournament. ADVERTISEMENTAntonsen, a four-time World Championships medalist, also revealed that the Badminton World Federation (BWF) fined him $5,000 for not participating in the event. Explaining his decision in an Instagram story, Antonsen wrote, "Many is curious as to why I have pulled out of the India Open for the 3rd consecutive year. Due to the extreme pollution in Delhi at the moment I don't think it's a place to host a badminton tournament. 1 Shi Yuqi withdrew from the India Open but visited Delhi for a day to carry out promotional commitments.

Source: The Telegraph January 14, 2026 16:34 UTC