Satwik-Chirag Cold Sweat Win in Doubles, One Step Away from Medal
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
Indian badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Malaysians Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap 21-23, 21-19, 21-17 in a thrilling contest lasting 82 minutes at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi. Despite a shoulder injury for Satwik, the pair fought from behind after losing the opening game and trailed 16-18 in the decider. Coach Pullela Gopichand was visibly engaged, clapping and wincing through the tension-filled match. With the victory, Satwik and Chirag advanced to the quarterfinals, moving within one win of securing India's third-ever World Championship medal in men's doubles.
Why it matters
The win by Satwik-Chirag adds shimmer to India's showcase of badminton in the tournament, while also keeping alive the hope of making history with a medal. The injury-Satwik resilience adds another chapter to their bold saga.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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