Badminton officials in India were forced to bring in monkey whisperers ahead of an international tournament as the country strives to boost its credibility before hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games and bidding for the 2036 Olympics. The unusual measure was introduced after monkeys invaded the stands during the India Open earlier this year at the same stadium in New Delhi, leaving the Badminton Association of India (BAI) red-faced. The event was also disrupted by pigeons leaving droppings on the...
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August 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
No monkey business: Indian badminton organisers deploy men to mimic primates at stadium
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