Organizers hire monkey whisperers for badminton world championships

As the badminton world championships prepare to start on August 15 in New Delhi, organizers have recruited a four-member team of "monkey whisperers" to prevent rhesus macaques from disrupting the event at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. The venue has previously experienced monkey-related interruptions, leading to a decision to hire men who imitate langur calls, the natural predators of these smaller primates. This effort is part of broader measures, including non-toxic gels to deter pigeons, following past incidents that marred play. Organizers express confidence that such disruptions will be avoided this time around.

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