# Langur whisperers hired to keep monkeys out of Badminton Worlds 2026-08-12T00:29:53+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Delhi has hired men who mimic langur calls to keep monkeys away from the BWF World Championships starting August 17 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. The move follows embarrassment in January when monkeys entered the playing hall and pigeon droppings fell on courts during the India Open. Mimics like Jabbar earn Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 per assignment. The Sports Authority of India spent roughly Rs 20 crore on renovations, including automatic double-doors at 16 entrances, a sound machine imported from the USA to deter pigeons, and pigeon-repellent gel on rafters. Langur mimics were used earlier during the 2023 G20 Summit, after the Wildlife Protection Act banned live langurs for guard duty. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: BWF World Championships, Delhi, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, langur mimics, monkey menace, SAI Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/langur-whisperers-hired-to-keep-monkeys-out-of-badminton-worlds/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/langur-whisperers-hired-to-keep-monkeys-out-of-badminton-worlds/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.