Wei Chong unfazed by threats from monkeys, birds at Worlds venue

KUALA LUMPUR: Men's doubles players Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun and Kai Wun remain undisturbed by the well-documented bird droppings, cleanliness concerns, and monkey presence at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium during the upcoming World Championships. These issues previously caused controversy at the India Open held at the same venue in January, leading to demands for the championship to be moved to a different location.

Despite the social media updates indicating that organizers are taking necessary steps to ensure a smooth event, Wei Chong emphasized that there's only so much they can do. "There is nothing much we can do. We can only prepare ourselves. We have to eat clean and take good care of ourselves," Wei Chong stated.

The Malaysian men's doubles pairs — Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, and Wan Arif Junaidi-Yap Roy King — are set to compete at the major event, which will take place from August 17 to 23. Wei Chong advised his teammates to be cautious about their food intake, suggesting they avoid eating outside their hotel premises.

"We don't really eat outside. We usually eat at the hotel or at restaurants. During the India Open, I think things were still okay for me, but we still have to be careful," Wei Chong added.

Justin Hoh, another men's singles player, had previously voiced his dissatisfaction over the issues faced during the India Open and expressed hope for improved conditions during the grand tournament next week.