Delhi IGI Stadium Hosts 8,000 Fans for BWF World Championships
· Sports · India Today, Times of India
The BWF World Championships in Delhi attracted 8,000 fans to the IGI Stadium for the semifinals, signalling strong local interest in badminton. World No. 1 An Se Young defeated World No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi in a match lasting over an hour, marking her first such marathon performance at the tournament. Fans expressed significant enthusiasm for the event, with many supporting international stars like An Se Young. The high turnout at the stadium has countered previous doubts regarding the city's appetite for hosting major badminton events.
Why it matters
The high attendance demonstrates Delhi's capacity to host and sustain interest in major international badminton tournaments.
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