Rankireddy and Shetty Reach BWF World Champs Quarter‑Finals With 3‑Game Win
· Sports · India Today, Times of India, Indian Express
Satwik Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty knocked Malaysians Junaidi Arif and Kim Yap out of the BWF World Championships after a 21‑23, 21‑19, 21‑17 win that lasted 82 minutes. The pair lost the first game but then won the second and sealed the match in the third game. The victory was earned at the New Delhi venue on 20 August 2026. They will now compete against the third‑seeded Chinese pair Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang in the quarter‑finals. The result boosts India’s medal prospects and gives the home crowd a taste of success in a major international event.
Why it matters
The win keeps an Indian team in contention for a medal at the World Championships, providing a high‑profile opportunity for the country’s badminton programme and inspiring local supporters.
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