NEW DELHI: With 30 days left for the BWF World Championships to kick off, organizers on Saturday promised a trouble-free tournament after last year’s India Open was marred by pigeon droppings, a monkey incursion, dust and facility concerns. TOI has learned that cost-effective hybrid shuttlecocks will also be used, amid rising feather shuttle prices.Badminton Association of India (BAI) general secretary Sanjay Mishra said the deficiencies exposed during the India Open have been fully addressed ahead of the August 17-23 event, which is expected to cost the federation anywhere between Rs 15-20 crore to host.“The issues that arose during the India Open have been sorted out and I am confident that this will be one of the best World Championships in every aspect,” Mishra said. Calling the India Open a “test event”, I thanked the sports ministry and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for the extensive updates.To eliminate the pigeon menace, a high-strength polyethylene bird net will be installed under the roof structure to prevent birds from nesting while allowing normal lighting and ventilation. “Existing nests were also removed,” Mishra said. On the monkey intrusion, he said the gates opened earlier have been sealed, a triple door entry system created and a 24×7 security guard deployed. To tackle stray dogs, BAI has coordinated with the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to shift the dogs to shelter homes, while dog catching teams will remain on duty to ensure a dog-free location.The stadium has also undergone renovations, including a new false ceiling, upgraded toilets, drainage improvements to prevent flooding during the monsoon and powerful glare-free LED lighting for an improved player and spectator experience.minister of sports Mansukh Mandaviyawhile unveiling the official mascot ‘Peacko’ and the anthem of the championship, he said, “India is moving towards becoming a sporting nation”, adding that the event will mark another milestone in the country’s sporting ambitions. BAI president and Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called the return of the tournament after 17 years “a landmark moment” that will leave a lasting legacy for Indian badminton.