Source: REUTERS/ADNAN ABIDI
[Saba Sports News] The Syed Modi India International 2023 officially
kicked off in December, and many international badminton players have arrived
at the venue. However, the condition of the venue has surprised the players.
Due to the semi-open nature of the venue, there is a significant amount of bird
droppings on the court. Danish badminton star Frederik Søgaard took to social
media to express his frustration, sharing a photo of the court with visible
bird droppings and accompanied it with an expression of disgust. Fans commented
on his post, saying, “Imagine when you’re in a match at 19-19, and
suddenly bird droppings fall from the sky… I can’t even imagine.” The
author of this article believes that the condition of the venue undoubtedly
affects the performance of the players. The organizers of the tournament have
taken immediate measures to address the issue and ensure that the impression of
India remains positive for international players. This is a crucial matter that
requires prompt attention.