Asian Games
Asian Games Badminton: Satwik-Chirag, Prannoy enter semis; Sindhu exits - Highlights
Catch the highlights of Indian badminton players' quarterfinal matches at the Asian Games 2023 on Thursday.

FILE PHOTO: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (behind) and Chirag Shetty (front) in action at the Asian Games 2023.
Though PV Sindhu lost to He Bingjiao in straight games in her quarterfinal match, HS Prannoy in men's singles and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty in men's doubles confirmed medals for India by reaching the semifinals at BJ Gymnasium in the Asian Games 2023.
Catch highlights:
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- 5 Oct 2023 1:47 PM GMT
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag takes 19-7 lead
The shuttle goes wide from the Singaporeans. The Indians lead 19-7 now.
- 5 Oct 2023 1:46 PM GMT
Game 1: A smash by Nge
Nge wins a point with a smash, Satwik has no chance to return it. Nge and Johann trail 6-18 now.
- 5 Oct 2023 1:45 PM GMT
Game 1: Nge-Johann trails 5-16
A point for Nge-Johann. They trail 5-16 now. The Indians make it 17-5 now.
- 5 Oct 2023 1:45 PM GMT
Game 1: Mighty smash by Satwik
It lands in the midcourt. It is so sharp. The Indians take a 12-point lead now in the first game. They lead 16-4.
- 5 Oct 2023 1:44 PM GMT
Game 1: Relentless attacks by Satwik-Chirag
Johann defends well initially but it is too hard for him to block Chirag's smash. The Indians take a 13-4 lead and then make it 14-4.
- 5 Oct 2023 1:43 PM GMT
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag resumes with a point
Satwik goes hard on Johann and extend their lead to 12-3.
Now the Singaporeans win a point to trail 4-12.
- 5 Oct 2023 1:41 PM GMT
Game 1: Chirag-Satwik leads 11-3 at the interval
A quick backhand flick by Chirag after quick exchanges. Satwik and Chirag lead 11-3 at the interval.
- 5 Oct 2023 1:40 PM GMT
Game 1: Strong start from Satwik-Chirag
Chirag and Satwik rattle Nge and Johann with smashes. Chirag finishes it off to take a 10-3 lead.
- 5 Oct 2023 1:39 PM GMT
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag extends the lead
Nge and Johann trail 3-8. They hit and net and then go wide to concede a five-point lead to the Indians.

