TOKYO: India’s men’s doubles players make history at Badminton World Federation’s World Championships. Satwiksairaj Rangireddy and Chirag Shetty made history by becoming the first Indian pair to win a medal in men’s doubles at the championships.
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The players confirmed their victory by defeating the world number two players Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi of Japan in the quarter finals. Defeated by scores of 2422, 1521 and 2114.
Having secured at least one medal after qualifying in the semi-finals, Satvik and Chirag will face the Malaysian pair of Aaron Chia-So Wui in the semi-finals. After winning the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, the team’s brilliant performance in the World Championships.