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India Hires 'Monkey Whisperers' for Badminton World Championships

To prevent monkey disruptions, India employs langur mimics at the Badminton World Championships in Delhi.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Organisers of the Badminton World Championships in India have taken an unusual approach to ensure the event runs smoothly. They have hired men to dress up as langurs to deter monkeys from entering the venue.

This decision follows earlier disturbances during the India Open, where macaques disrupted the proceedings. The langur mimics aim to prevent a repeat of such incidents at the championships.

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