Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty Become First-Ever Indian Badminton Doubles Pair To Enter Asian Games Final, Beat Malaysia to Assure Silver Medal in Hangzhou
The Indian pair, who have achieved a lot of success in the past, have created history by securing a berth in the final of the event in Asian Games 2023. The two beat Malaysia's Aaron Chia-Soh WY 21-17, 21-12 to enter the gold medal match.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, one of the best badminton pairs in the world, have added to India's medal tally in this edition of the Asian Games by assuring at least a silver, by marching into the men's doubles badminton final on October 6. The duo, who have now become the first-ever Indian badminton doubles pair to enter the Asian Games final, beat the Malaysian pair of Aaron Chia and Wooi Yik Soh 21-17, 21-12 to book a spot in the gold medal match. India are closing in on the 100-medal mark in Asian Games 2023.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty in Asian Games Badminton Final
Satwik/Chirag create HISTORY 🔥 🔥
They became 1st EVER Indian Badminton Doubles pair to enter FINAL at Asian Games.
They CRUSH their nemesis & former World Champions Aaron Chia & Soh Wooi Yik 21-17, 21-12. #AGwithIAS #IndiaAtAsianGames pic.twitter.com/TbZ55VaBS4
— India_AllSports (@India_AllSports) October 6, 2023
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