India's Men's Doubles Campaign Ends as Satwik-Chirag Fall Short

The quarter‑final loss of Satwik Sai Raj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty marked the conclusion of India's men's doubles campaign at the BWF World Championship. After a strong showing in previous editions, the pair could not overcome the formidable Chinese duo of Liang Wei and Wang Chang.

The match narrative was defined by early pressure from China, a fleeting Indian lead at the interval, and a series of critical points that swung in favor of the visitors. Errors at crucial moments, particularly from Chirag, compounded the challenge.

With the men's doubles exit, India's remaining hope rests on the women's pair Trisha Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, who have already secured a place in the semi‑finals and are poised for at least a bronze medal.