To prevent bird-poop fiasco at Badminton World Championships, officials deploy anti-pigeon gel and more
4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Aug 7, 2026 08:21 PM IST Non-toxic slippery gel to prevent pigeons from perching over courts; specialised machines imported from the US that mimic the sound of predatory birds; reinforced glass doors to prevent unauthorised entry during matches. These are some of the measures taken by organisers at the IG Indoor…