Crowd support fuels Sathwik‑Chirag duo ahead of first round clash

At the Indira Gandhi Arena, the Indian pair of Sathwik Sai Raj and Chirag Shetty are preparing for their opening match in the BWF World Championships. The pair, seeded fifth, will face the winner of a preliminary encounter between Scotland’s Alexander Dunn/Adam Pringle and Thailand’s Chaloempong Charonkitamorn/Vorapol Thongsanga. Chirag emphasized that the massive local audience creates a “better atmosphere” and removes pressure, turning it into an extra advantage. Sathwik, now fully fit after a shoulder setback, noted that the varied court conditions, including occasional drift, are part of international play and that he feels ready to compete.