India, Jan. 16 -- The Badminton World Federation (BWF) issued a statement amid growing health and hygiene concerns at the India Open, saying it has reviewed the facilities at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. The world federation also asserted that the venue has met all the requirements for the upcoming World Championships in August. It is worth noting that the first few days of the India Open Super 750 tournament have been embarrassing, as the tournament was overshadowed by complaints about poor air quality, poor general hygiene, and the presence of stray animals at the venue in the national capital.

As several foreign players continue to cite issues, the BWF issued a detailed statement acknowledging the concerns and outlining the steps...