Olympics 2024 Badminton: Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya open campaign with straight-game wins, Tanisha-Crasto lose - Highlights

Satwik-Chirag get off to straight-game win

Indians fans are delighted as Satwik and Chirag make a winning start.

The Indians beat Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar 21-17, 21-14 in their opening Group C match. 

Six match points opportunities for Satwik-Chirag

Game 2: Labar's quick finish

Labar is showing his game awareness. He is quick and claims the benefits of Satwik and Chirag's inability to move back. 

Corvee and Labar trail 14-19.

Game 2: Chirag's backhand smash

Chirag generates so much power with his backhand smash to rattle the French duo.

The Indians lead 18-13.

Game 2: Satwik's kill from the net

Satwik finishes the rally with a backhand kill from the net to extend their lead to 17-12.

Game 2: Labar's deft placement

The French duo still trail by four points at 12-16.

Game 2: Satwik-Chirag extend their lead to 16-10

Game 2: Chirag misses the shuttle

Corvee and Labar trail 10-14.

Game 2: Satwik-Chirag claim five-point advantage at 14-9

Game 2: Chirag's deceives the French players

Chirag deceives Labar and Corve with his drive serve for the second time in this match. 

The Indian pair lead 13-9.