Badminton World Championships: How Satwik-Chirag produced a fighting performance to get the better of China’s Liang-Wang
Satwik-Chirag in action during their round of 16 match at the BWF Badminton World Championships 2025. (Photo: BWF/BadmintonPhoto)
In a thrilling pre-quarterfinal match at the World Championships in Paris, Indian badminton players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated the Chinese duo of Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang.
The match was a tough one, lasting 66 minutes with scores of 19-21, 21-15, and 21-17. The Indian pair didn’t dominate the game but instead had to fight hard, overcoming difficult serves and strong momentum from their opponents to secure the win. The victory is seen as a significant achievement, helping to heal the disappointment of their performance at the same venue during the Olympics last year. (Read more from Shivani Naik)
