Tokyo Olympics: Badminton LIVE Day 1, July 24 - Satwik-Chirag start with a massive win, Sai loses - Updates, scores, results, blog

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It is now Lee/Wang's turn to be on 🔥

They do not let Satwik/Chirag gain any momentum and win the second game 21 - 16.

It is all to play for in the third.

Who wants it more?💪#TeamIndia | #Cheer4India | #Olympics

— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) July 24, 2021

Satwik Chirag lose the second game

The World No. 3 have finally found form as they rally on to clinch the second game, 16-21. 

Satwik Chirag takes 4 points on the trot in such a crucial moment. They still lag behind at 14-10.

Can Satwik-Chirag make a comeback in this game?

Satwik-Chirag attempts a comeback now but still lags behind at 19-13!

Just 2 points away from closing this second game now, the World No. 3 duo are really stepping it up. We will be heading to an exciting decider!

Chinese Taipei with a 7 point lead.

The World No. 3 pair get a strong 7 point lead here and tows ahead at 17-10.

The Chinese Taipei pair leads here in the second game

Stiff attack from the World No. 3 Chinese Taipei pair in the second game of the match. The Indian duo lags behind at 16-9.

Back to Satwik-Chirag!

The World No. 10 duo from India are playing an inspired game here at the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza. 

Chinese Taipei has the lead in the second game however at 11-8.

Meanwhile, India's campaign in the Men's Singles featuring Sai Praneeth got off to a disappointing start.

𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐋𝐔𝐂𝐊 🙌🏻@SaiPraneeth making his Olympic debut went down against 🇮🇱's Misha Zilberman 17-21, 15-21 in his first group stage match. #SmashfortheGlory#badminton#Tokyo2020#OlympicGames#TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/JrlvOiW9hM

— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) July 24, 2021

Satwik-Chirag are on fire here!

Although the Chinese Taipei pair leads at 8-6, Satwik-Chirag are really making them sweat with their powerful smashes and we are seeing a quick changeover of services!