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Key Points

Indian shuttlers had a spectacular day at the World Championships with multiple victories. Satwik and Chirag delivered a commanding performance to reach the Round of 16. PV Sindhu showed incredible resilience by staging a comeback from 12-18 down in her match. The mixed doubles pair of Dhruv and Tanisha also secured a comfortable straight-games victory to advance.

Key Points: Satwik-Chirag Sindhu Dhruv-Tanisha Advance to World Championships Round 16

  • Satwik-Chirag defeat Chinese Taipei pair 22-20 21-13 in 43 minutes
  • Sindhu stages remarkable comeback from 12-18 down in first game
  • Dhruv-Tanisha cruise past Ireland's Magee-Ryan 21-11 21-16
  • All three Indian pairs set up challenging pre-quarterfinal matches
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World Championships: Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha, Satwik-Chirag enter Rd 16

Indian shuttlers dominate at BWF World Championships 2025 with Satwik-Chirag, PV Sindhu, and Dhruv-Tanisha all securing convincing Round of 16 spots in Paris.

"They now face a stern test against sixth seeds Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang of China in what promises to be a blockbuster clash."

Paris, Aug 27

India’s top-ranked men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, produced a commanding display to march into the Round of 16 at the BWF World Championships 2025. The ninth-seeded duo overcame Chinese Taipei’s Liu Kuang Heng and Yang Po Han 22-20, 21-13 in a 43-minute battle at the Adidas Arena in Paris.

They now face a stern test against sixth seeds Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang of China in what promises to be a blockbuster clash.

It turned out to be a strong day for Indian shuttlers, with PV Sindhu showing her trademark resilience to down Malaysia’s Karupathevan Letshanaa 21-19, 21-15 in a women’s singles Round of 32 contest.

Sindhu, currently World No. 15, trailed 12-18 in the opener before staging a remarkable comeback with six straight points, eventually sealing it 21-19. The two-time Olympic medallist then shifted gears in the second game, dictating the pace and never allowing her younger opponent to settle, wrapping up the match in straight games.

Buoyed by her first-game fightback, she dominated proceedings from start to finish, leaving Letshanaa unable to match her pace, power, and tactical play. The Indian’s consistency and precision ensured she never trailed, ultimately sealing the match 21-15.

India also saw success in mixed doubles, where the 16th-seeded duo of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto cruised past Ireland’s Joshua Magee and Moya Ryan 21-11, 21-16 to book their place in the last 16. They next meet Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet of Hong Kong, China.

Later in the day, more Indian hopes rest on Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde in mixed doubles, as well as H.S. Prannoy, the 2023 bronze medallist and the only Indian left in men’s singles, who will be in action to seal his place in the pre-quarterfinals.

- IANS

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Priya S
Sindhu's fighting spirit is just incredible! Coming back from 12-18 down shows why she's a champion. That experience really counts in big tournaments. Let's go for gold this time! 🏸
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Aman W
Mixed doubles also looking strong! Dhruv-Tanisha making it look easy against Ireland. Good to see multiple categories performing well. Indian badminton depth improving steadily.
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Sarah B
While the wins are great, I hope our players maintain consistency. Sometimes we start strong but falter in later rounds. Need to stay focused against top opponents like China and Hong Kong.
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Vikram M
All eyes on Prannoy now! Last Indian in men's singles - hope he brings his A-game. The 2023 bronze medalist has the experience to go deep in this tournament. Jai Hind! 🏅
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Nisha Z
Woke up at 3 AM to watch these matches and it was worth it! The quality of Indian badminton has improved so much. From singles to doubles, we're becoming a force to reckon with. So proud! ❤️

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