NEW DELHI: The India Open badminton tournament has retained its prestigious Super 750 status despite recent criticism over organisational lapses, as the Badminton World Federation (BWF) unveiled its revamped global calendar for the 2027–2030 cycle, according to The Times of India and PTI.
While the India Open remains among the top five Super 750 tournaments worldwide, the Syed Modi International in Lucknow has been downgraded from Super 300 to Super 100, reducing India’s overall presence on the BWF World Tour.
Two additional Indian Super 100 events — Guwahati and Odisha — have also been dropped from the schedule, shrinking India’s total World Tour events from four to two.
The India Open, hosted in New Delhi and upgraded to Super 750 status in 2023, faced backlash this season over cleanliness, venue management, and player concerns, yet the BWF chose to retain its elite ranking.
“The feedback — both positive and critical — is invaluable for improving future events,” the BWF said in response to concerns raised by players and teams.
Under the new BWF structure, the World Tour will feature 36 tournaments across six tiers, with a total annual prize pool of approximately $26.9 million, strengthening global competitiveness while tightening event slots.
Despite surviving the reshuffle, the calendar changes signal a shrinking international footprint for Indian badminton, raising questions about the country’s long-term influence on the global circuit.
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