Appears to be aimed at India: Pullela on badminton's exclusion from CWG
India badminton chief coach Pullela Gopichand shared his thoughts on badminton's exclusion from the 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Games, calling it a disappointing decision. He added that the judgment "appears [to be] aimed at stunting the progress of nations like India". "This decision represents a significant lapse not just for Indian badminton, but for the sport worldwide," Gopichand added.