Men's Doubles: Satwik-Chirag Knocked Out in First Round

Satwik-Chirag shocker adds to India's growing list of lost Asian Games golds

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out in the opening round after losing to Thailand's Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Peeratchai Sukhphun. The defeat ended India's defence of the men's doubles gold and added to a growing list of titles already lost in Aichi-Nagoya.

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Defending champions Satwiksairaj Reddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a shock first-round exit in the men's doubles badminton event at the Asian Games after losing to Thailand's Sukphun and Pakkapon Teeraratsakul on Friday.

Men's doubles: Satwik-Chirag knocked out in first round

The world No.5 pair were humbled by the spirited Thai pairing of Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Peeratchai Sukphun

Asian Games Badminton: Top Doubles Pair Stunned, Mixed Doubles Advances

India's top men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, faced a surprising early exit from the Asian Games badminton competition after losing to Thailand's Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Peeratchai Sukphun. In contrast, the mixed doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila secured their spot in the quarterfinals with two consecutive victories. Unnati Hooda also progressed in the women's singles. The Indian team had previously …

Asian Games 2026: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Crash Out of Men's Doubles Badminton | 🏆 LatestLY

India's star badminton duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have been eliminated from the individual men's doubles event at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya today, September 25. 🏆 Asian Games 2026: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Crash Out of Men's Doubles Badminton.

Asian Games: Defending champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty suffer shock first-round exit

A significant upset struck India's badminton campaign as men's doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, seeded fourth, fell to an unexpected defeat in the opening round. They began impressively with a 21-12 victory in the first game but struggled to maintain this lead, losing the second game 21-19 to their Thai opponents.