BWF Defends India Open Scheduling Amid Delhi Pollution Concerns
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar, India Today
BWF secretary general Thomas Lund has requested player support for the India Open, which remains scheduled for February in New Delhi despite ongoing concerns regarding the city's air quality. Lund acknowledged that logistical constraints make it difficult to move the Super 750 tournament out of the first quarter of the year. He noted that data suggests pollution levels typically ease by February, and the tour season has been adjusted to start later to allow for better player health. The BWF official also confirmed that the sport will transition to a 15-point scoring format starting January 4, 2027. Additionally, the federation is moving toward integrating electronic line-calling technology across all courts.
Why it matters
The scheduling directly impacts the health and performance of international badminton players competing in New Delhi, while the shift to a 15-point format marks a significant change to the sport's competitive structure.
Read the original report — Times of India
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