Focus shifts to Asian Games as Indian shuttlers reflect on defeat

After the 36‑minute quarter‑final defeat, Chirag told reporters that the first game was close, with India leading by three to four points before China surged ahead. He praised the Chinese pair’s high‑pressuring style and fast shuttle speed. Both players said the loss hurts, especially on home soil in front of a large crowd, but they consider the Asian Games a major event and will resume intensive training to fine‑tune their game.