Indian Shuttlers Win Early Matches; Satwik-Chirag Exit at Asian Games 2026
At the 2026 Asian Games badminton events, Indian shuttlers Unnati Hooda and the mixed doubles pair Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila won their opening matches, advancing in individual competitions. The men's team secured a bronze medal, while the women's team, led by P V Sindhu, did not medal. Defending men's doubles champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were unexpectedly eliminated in the first round by a lower-ranked Thai pair, marking a significant upset in the tournament.
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news18 broke this story on 25 Sept, 04:31 am. Other outlets followed.