# SAI and BAI overhaul Delhi stadium to stop pigeons and monkeys at Worlds 2026-08-10T18:51:13+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets New Delhi: The Badminton Association of India and Sports Authority of India have completed a six-month upgrade of the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium to prevent a repeat of the simian and avian invasions that marred the India Open earlier this year. Automatic glass double doors block entry to the main arena, while non-toxic gel, sound-frequency machines at night, and three men mimicking langurs aim to keep the animals away from the courts. Other changes include a waterproofed roof, replaced seating, new wooden flooring, and improved lighting. BAI general secretary Sanjay Mishra said no complaints on any front would count as success, besides medals for Indian players. The World Championships, returning to India after 17 years, run from August 17 to 23. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - thehindu.com Tags: badminton, infrastructure, SAI, World Championships Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-upgrades-stadium-to-avoid-pigeon-monkey-chaos-at-world-championships/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-upgrades-stadium-to-avoid-pigeon-monkey-chaos-at-world-championships/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.