Badminton player Soong Joo Ven criticized organizers of the Syed Modi International in Lucknow for a chaotic journey to the venue. The driver took a wrong route, causing a significant delay. Joo Ven arrived just 15 minutes before his match, lacked proper warm-up, and lost 16-21, 17-21. He expressed disappointment, issued a complaint, and urged the Badminton World Federation to investigate, emphasizing the need for reliable transportation for players during tournaments.