'You can laugh at solution': Sindhu reacts to monkey-proof Worlds preps
PV Sindhu praised organisers preparing Delhi’s BWF World Championships venue after animals disrupted the India Open earlier this year. The Indira Gandhi Stadium has been upgraded with sealed vents, double doors, anti-pest gel and predator-call machines. Three men trained to imitate langur calls have also been hired to deter monkeys. Sindhu called the efforts uniquely Indian and warmly welcoming.
P V Sindhu has praised the unconventional measures taken to keep animals at bay during the upcoming BWF World Championships in New Delhi, slated to commence on August 17th. The tournament organizers have resorted to hiring four individuals who can mimic the calls of langurs to deter monkeys from the premises. Sindhu, in her reaction on X, remarked that one can find humor in the solution, but must also appreciate the immense effort put in.
She commended the unique Indian solutions, expressing her anticipation for the world to experience the warmth and hospitality of Delhi when they host the event. Zafar, one of the hired individuals, explained that the monkey-chasing sounds are particularly effective as monkeys are scared of langurs, which are larger than them. Beyond the Indira Gandhi Stadium, which has been upgraded with sealed vents, double-door entrances, and automatic exterior doors, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has also installed devices that emit sounds of predators to ward off birds and insects.
Additionally, a non-toxic gel has been applied around the stadium's ducting. The organizers have collaborated with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to prevent monkeys and stray dogs from breaching the larger campus. SAI Executive Director Ambar Pratap Singh mentioned that double doors with automatic closing systems have been installed, rendering it difficult for monkeys to enter the arena.
As for the entire campus, stray monkeys might still find their way in, but the MCD is being kept informed and will handle the situation appropriately, potentially sending the animals to shelters.
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