Delhi to Host Indian Open Badminton Tournament From April 24–29

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) gave the green signal to the Badminton Association of India (BAI) to host the Yonex Sunrise India Open at the Siri Fort Sports Complex in New Delhi from April 24–29, 2012.

The tournament will also serve as the last qualifying event for the 2012 London Olympics.

BWF representatives held a two and half hour long meeting with the organizing committee comprising Ashok Kumar (executive president, TPS Puri (secretary) and Girish Natu (technical director). The gates will be thrown open for free for the spectators.

After the inspection, BWF representative and Super Series marketing manager, Selvamresh Supramaniam said:"BAI has put up efficient initiatives and post inspection things are looking good."

Selvamresh expressed confidence that free tickets would surely ensure more foot-fall.

"This Super Series will be the last tournament for players to qualify for the London Olympics and the presence of more spectators will only help in supporting and promoting the game," he said.

Kumar assured that no stone will be left unturned to put up a grand show. "Spectators coming to the venue will not have to face stringent security measures and hence they can freely come and enjoy the game of badminton," he said.

Yonex India Open is part of the 12 round Super Series circuit that begins in January and ends with the Super Series final in December.