I know everyone is doing their best to make the conditions better for the players, but I think there’s still a long way to go. This marks the third consecutive year that Antonsen has pulled out of the Indian Open, despite it being a Super 750 event. “Many are curious why I have pulled out of the Indian Open for the third 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. “I’m crossing my fingers that it will be better in the summer when the World Championships take place in Delhi.’’

Source: The Star January 15, 2026 03:03 UTC