Satwik–Chirag Secure Redemption Bronze at 2025 BWF World Championships in Paris.
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In a stirring display of resilience, Indian men’s doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched a bronze medal at the 2025 BWF World Championships held at Paris’s Adidas Arena. Their journey, defined by redemption from past setbacks, extended India’s medal-winning streak and reignited their pursuit of top honors.
- Satwik and Chirag overcame their longstanding nemesis, the Malaysian pairing of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, in straight sets—21-12, 21-19—in just 43 minutes during the quarterfinals. This victory was especially cathartic, as it erased the memories of their Olympic defeat in the same Paris venue.
- The semifinal saw Satwik–Chirag fall to China’s Chen Boyang and Liu Yi in a tightly fought match, 19-21, 21-18, 12-21. Despite the loss, the Indians held their heads high, demonstrating skill and grit in front of a global audience at the Adidas Arena.
- Their bronze guarantees that India’s impressive streak of winning at least one medal at every World Championships since 2011 remains intact. This consistent trajectory highlights India’s growing dominance and depth in world badminton.
Main Point :- (i) Coach Tan Kim Her lauded the duo for their deeply commendable performance, recognizing the bronze as a proud moment. However, he candidly pinpointed fitness as the key area for improvement, stressing that enhanced endurance could elevate them into the finals in future tournaments.
(ii) This achievement marks Satwik–Chirag’s second World Championship bronze, following their 2022 success in Tokyo. Their campaign in Paris reignites hopes for a gold, as they continue to build momentum, refine strategies, and aim higher in elite badminton circles.
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