Tokyo Olympics: Badminton LIVE Day 1, July 24 - Satwik-Chirag start with a massive win, Sai loses - Updates, scores, results, blog
Into the second game of the Men's Doubles!
Strong ray of positivity for the Indian shuttlers now as Satwik-Chirag are really giving a tough time to the World No. 3 pair from Chinese Taipei.
Satwik-Chirag have seized the first game!
Needing just 17 minutes, Satwik-Chirag, the World No. 10 duo led the way to clinch the first game from the World No. 3 Chinese Taipei pair. 16-21.
Time to focus on Satwik-Chirag now!
The Men's Doubles actions have already gone underway and Satwik-Chirag are on FIRE!
Sai Praneeth will play Mark Caljouw next
After this disappointing loss, Sai Praneeth will have to buck up before he contests in his next Group D match against Mark Caljouw.
Bummer of a loss for Sai Praneeth
Things were really off for the World No. 15 Sai Praneeth today as he loses to the lower-ranked opponent very poorly, 21-17, 21-15.
Sad start for India in the Men's Singles encounter.
Misha Zilberman wins the match in 41 minutes
Zilberman hurts his knee mid-point but he seals the deal with a powerful smash to win the match 21-17, 21-15!
Sai Praneeth lags behind at 14-20 as Misha Zilberman has the match point.
Sai Praneeth is struggling and it shows. Very disappointing for the Indian badminton fans here!
Misha Zilberman leads the way at 11-16
Sai Praneeth struggles to return as Misha Zilberman attacks once again!
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