Key Highlights
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched their second bronze medal at the BWF World Championships on August 31, 2025 in Paris, adding to their podium finish from Tokyo 2022.
- They fell in the semifinals to China’s Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi, losing a tight match 19-21, 21-18, 12-21.
- Their quarterfinal win over Malaysia’s Olympic medallists Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik (21-12, 21-19) guaranteed India’s medal streak at the Worlds continues since 2011.
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Editor Insights
This result reflects both grit and growth. Satwik and Chirag rallied after dropping the first game, showing they can push back even under pressure. Their final loss came after a dominating third game from the Chinese pair, which shows there is still ground to cover.
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Their win over Chia and Soh is proof they can beat top teams. Sustaining India’s 14-year medal run builds confidence in the doubles setup. Now the focus shifts to converting that promise into a gold someday. Their drive and technique are solid foundations. A chance in the final might not be far if they sharpen their closing game.
Source & Attribution
All information is from trusted news sources and match records:
- Times of India on their bronze finish and match details. The Times of India
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