Danish badminton player Anders Antonsen has voiced concerns regarding the BWF's scheduling of the India Open, criticising the January-February timeframe due to the heavy winter pollution in Delhi. He chose to miss this year's tournament, incurring a fine as a result.

Antonsen believes that the winter air quality severely hampers athletes' performance and calls for improved conditions in future competitions.

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