# World No. 3 Badminton Star Pays $5,000 Fine Instead of Playing in India Over Pollution

> World No. 3 badminton player Anders Antonsen has withdrawn from the India Open, citing extreme air pollution in Delhi. The Danish star accepted a USD 5,000 fine from the Badminton World Federation for his decision. He s…

Published: 2026-01-19 · Desk: Latest · Source: Times of India

World No. 3 badminton player Anders Antonsen said on Wednesday that he has withdrawn from the ongoing India Open due to “extreme” air pollution in Delhi. The Danish star accepted a USD 5,000 fine from the Badminton World Federation for his decision. Antonsen said the pollution makes Delhi unfit to host a badminton tournament.

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