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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won their second BWF World Championship medal in 2025. Chirag, speaking to PTI relished the fact they were in the elite company of PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships in Paris, continuing India's medal-winning streak since 2011. Despite a strong start, they lost their semifinal match to China's Chen Boyang and Liu Yi. The Indian duo acknowledged their opponents' confidence and effective serving, while also reflecting on missed opportunities during the crucial third game.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships after a hard-fought semi-final loss to China's Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi. Despite a promising start and winning the second game, the Indian duo couldn't maintain their momentum in the decisive third game. The Chinese pair's relentless pace and fewer errors led them to victory.

BWF World Championships: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty put in a fighting performance but gassed out as they took a second bronze after their defeat to China's Liu Yi and Chen Bo Yang

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were assured of at least a bronze medal at the World Championships in Paris, overcoming their rivals Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in a thrilling quarter-final match. The Indian duo displayed dominance, winning 21-12, 21-19, securing their place in the semifinals against China's Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi. This victory marks India's continued success at the championships since 2011.

BWF World Championships 2025: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty outclassed familiar rivals Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik with a devastating display of attacking badminton. The Indian duo progressed to the semifinals of men's doubles, assuring India of a medal in the world meet in Paris.

BWF World Championships: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty outclassed higher-ranked Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang of China 19-21, 21-15, 21-17 to book a place in the quarterfinals. Earlier in the day, PV Sindhu and the mixed doubles duo of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also made it to the last-eight in Paris.