Olympics 2024, Satwik-Chirag Shetty Badminton Men's Doubles LIVE Updates© AFP
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Badminton Men's Doubles LIVE: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty have lost the second game against Aaron Chia/Wooi Yik Soh (Malaysia) in the men's doubles badminton quarter-final of the Paris Olympics 2024. The Indians, seeded third, are trailing in the third game. Their opponents were bronze medals winners at Tokyo 202. It's a big day for Indian badminton stars at the Paris Olympics 2024. All the big names will be vying to advance in the knockout round. Later in the day, Lakshya Sen will take on HS Prannoy in a men's singles Round of 16. (Paris Olympics 2024 medals tally)
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August01202417:08 (IST)
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty LIVE: Indians Under pressure
After the break, the Malaysians have taken a 16-13 lead. Aaron Chia and Wooi Yik Soh, winner of bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, have brought their A-game in the second game.
August01202417:03 (IST)
Paris Olympics Badminton Live: Indians still trail
Shetty has been showing great anticipation. With the Indian trailing 9-10, he engaged in a great net-play to level the scores 10-10. But then the Malaysian pair gets a point to take 11-10 lead at the halfway stage in the second game.
August01202417:00 (IST)
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty LIVE: Scores level
Which pair will take the first sizeable lead? That is the question. So far, after the initial lead, none of the pairs have been able to tale a two-point lead. Now the scores are level at 9-9.
August01202416:56 (IST)
Paris Olympics Badminton Live: Indians trail
The second game sees Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty take a 3-0 lead. But the Malaysian have pulled back and are leading 6-5 against the Indians.
August01202416:54 (IST)
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty LIVE: 1st game done
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have won the first game 21-13. They look menacing now. It's still early to predict, but is it going to be another straight games win?
August01202416:50 (IST)
Paris Olympics Badminton Live: Great retrieve by Chirag
Chirag and Satwik are 20-12 ahead. They have eight game points now. Chirag has shown amazing alacrity and is doing great.
August01202416:48 (IST)
Badminton Men's Doubles LIVE Updates: Sizeable lead
The Indians have taken a sizeable 16-11 lead against the Malaysian duo. Satwik and Chirag, after some near misses, is finally finding their mojo back in the game.
August01202416:42 (IST)
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty LIVE: Intense contest
The first game is on and the third seeded Indians are facing a tough challenge from their Malaysian opponents. So far, none of the pairs have been able to take a considerable lead in the quarter-final. At halfway stage Satwik and Chirag lead 10-9.
August01202416:34 (IST)
Paris Olympics Badminton Live: Head-to-head record
Chia and Soh once prevailed over Satwik and Chirag. They held as overwhelming 8-0 head-to-head record but the Indian duo won their last three matches in straight games in the last three meetings.
August01202416:31 (IST)
Paris Olympics Badminton Live: Tough challenge
Satwik and Chirag are former world number one pair. They won both their matches to top Group C. The Malaysian pair had finished in the second spot in Group A behind China's world number one Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang.
August01202416:29 (IST)
Paris Olympics Badminton Live: Match about to start
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are making it to the courts. All hopes will be on the duo to enter the semi-finals.
August01202416:22 (IST)
Paris Olympics Badminton Live: Doubles QF
World Championships bronze medalists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be favourites in the match against Aaron Chia/Wooi Yik Soh (Malaysia). The men's doubles quarter-final will be played from 4:30 pm.
August01202416:14 (IST)
Paris Olympics Badminton Live: Welcome!
Hello and welcome! This is a big day for Indian badminton at the Paris Olympics 2024. All the big names will be in action in do-or-die battles. Either it will end in joy or in disappointment. So, hold on to your seats as interesting action beckons.