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Delhi badminton Worlds hire monkey whisperers
Reuters··11 Aug
Organisers of the BWF World Championships at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium have hired monkey whisperers ahead of the August 17 to 23 event. The team mimics langur calls to deter rhesus macaques after live langurs were barred under wildlife rules. Vents were sealed, bird-repellent gel applied, predator-call machines installed, and double-door entries fitted after India Open disruptions.
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What It Means For You
- Fans heading to the August 17 to 23 Worlds can expect tighter animal and bird controls at the Delhi venue.
- Players and officials can watch whether double doors and whisperers prevent a repeat of India Open interruptions.
- Residents near the stadium can note municipal coordination on stray monkeys around the campus.
What's Happening
- BWF World Championships organisers hired professional monkey whisperers for Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
- Upgrades include sealed vents, non-toxic bird gel, predator-call machines and automatic double-door entries.
- The tournament runs August 17 to 23, returning to India after 17 years.
How Wildlife Rules Shaped a Low-Tech Deterrent
- Using live langurs as deterrents was restricted under wildlife protection rules, pushing vocal mimicry instead.
- A macaque in the stands and pigeon delays at the India Open made animal control part of the Worlds brief.
- Stadium soft upgrades also include seating, lighting and campus cleaning alongside pest measures.
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