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    Antonsen cites Delhi's 'extreme pollution' as reason behind BWF India Open withdrawal
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    Antonsen Cites Delhi's 'extreme Pollution' As Reason Behind BWF India Open Withdrawal

    By IANS News January 14, 2026 • 13:50 PM View: 145
    BWF Badminton World Championships: Four-time world championship medallist shuttler Anders Antonsen of Denmark revealed that his withdrawal from the BWF India Open for the third year in a row is due to Delhi’s "extreme pollution".

    “Many are curious as to why I have pulled out of the India 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,” Antonsen shared on Instagram.

    The 28-year-old further expressed his hopes for improved conditions when the venue hosts the BWF Badminton World Championships in August. He stated, "Crossing my fingers that it will be better in the summer when the World Championship takes place in Delhi.”

    TAGS BWF India Open Anders Antonsen India Open BWF Badminton World Championships World Championship Badminton World Federation Mia Blichfeldt Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium World No BWF World Tour Super KD Jadhav Indoor Hall Indira Gandhi
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