BAI vows best-ever BWF World Championships with revamped Delhi venue

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The Badminton Association of India has promised to deliver the finest BWF World Championships the country has ever hosted. The Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi has undergone comprehensive upgrades ahead of the tournament. These improvements come in response to controversies that arose during the recent India Open. Malaysian lighting specialists have been brought in to ensure optimal playing conditions at the venue.

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