Asian Games Badminton: Satwik-Chirag, Srikanth win; Arjun-Dhruv pulls out - Highlights
Satwik-Chirag bags the first game
Chirag finishes it off with a simple net flick. They win the opening game 21-11 in 14 minutes.
Game 1: Satwik smashes, Lui goes wide
A powerful smash from Satwik. Lui fails to return it. The Indians are on game point at 20-11.
Game 1: Service error by Chow
Chow makes a srvice error. Satwik-Chirag takes 18-10 and then 19-10 lead.
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag extends the lead
Brilliant anticipation by Chirag. He earns a point by playing the shuttle over the head of Lui. The Indians lead 17-9.
Game 1: Chirag hits the net
Chow and Lui get a point as Chirag hits the net. Hong Kong pair trails 9-15.
Game 1: Satwik finds the net
Another point for Chow and Lui. They now trail 8-13. The Indians extend the lead to 14-8 as the Hong Kong pair goes long.
Game 2: Powerful smash from Chow
Two quick smashes from Liu and Chow. They take a point to trail 6-12. Satwik and Chirag follow it up with a mighty smash to retain lead at 13-6.
Game 1: Chow smashes
Chow smashes. They trail 5-11. But Chirag makes it 12-5 for them.
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag leads at the interval
11-4 lead for Satwik-Chirag at the interval against the Hong Kong pair.
Kidambi Srikanth wins, advances to R16
Le Duc's toss goes long. Srikanth wins the game 21-9 and the match in straight games.
Final result: Kidambi Srikanth beats Le Duc Phat 21-10, 21-9 in 29 minutes.
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