Satwik-Chirag break 58 year old drought, become Asian doubles champion

Updated : Apr 30, 2023 23:01
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Star men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Sunday broke a 58-year-old drought, becoming the first Indians after Dinesh Khanna to be crowned champions at the Asia Badminton Championships on Sunday.

The 2022 World Championships bronze medallists scripted a sensational comeback after an opening game reversal to edge past the Malaysian combination of Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi 16-21, 21-17, 21-19 in a nail-biting final to accomplish a magnificent victory in the continental championship.

It was the second title of the season for Satwik and Chirag, who continued to remain the best shuttlers for the country on display this season.

Also Read: IPL 2023, LSG vs RCB: Can Lucknow complete a double over Bangalore?

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Chirag Shetty

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