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Indian doubles pair Satwik-Chirag bow out of BWF World Championships
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's campaign at the BWF World Championships ended in the quarterfinals after a loss to China's third-seeded pair. The defeat marks a setback for the Indian duo, who had reached the semifinals in both 2022 and 2025.
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India's men's doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty exited the BWF World Championships following a quarterfinal defeat at the hands of China's third-seeded pair. The loss in the knockout stage prevented the Indians from advancing further in the prestigious biennial tournament.
Rankireddy and Shetty had harbored hopes of securing another World Championships medal to enhance their growing credentials on the international badminton circuit. Their previous appearances at the world stage had yielded semifinal finishes in both 2022 and 2025, establishing them as serious contenders in the men's doubles category.
The quarterfinal exit represents a disappointing conclusion to their campaign at this edition of the championships. Despite their strong recent form and ranking as one of the top pairs in world badminton, the Indians were unable to overcome their Chinese opponents when it mattered most.
The result highlights the competitive depth in men's doubles badminton at the world championship level, where even top-ranked pairs face stiff competition. Rankireddy and Shetty will now focus on regrouping and preparing for upcoming tournaments as they continue their pursuit of a maiden World Championships medal.