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Badminton Asia Championships, Quarter-finals LIVE: Sindhu enters semis, Satwik-Chirag lose — Scores, Results, Updates, Blog
PV Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag are just one win away from securing a medal at the Badminton Asia Championships but tough opponents await. Follow LIVE.
Satwik-Chirag and PV Sindhu (Source: BAC)
Hello and welcome to the live blog of The Bridge from the quarter-finals of the Badminton Asia Championships 2022!
It's an exciting day of badminton ahead for Indians as we have two crucial matches lined up for the day as we try and get our hands on history.
First, PV Sindhu has set up a delicious re-match of her Tokyo bronze medal encounter against China's He Bingjiao.
Followed by that, in the doubles, the World No. 7 pair and the third-seeded duo of Satwik-Chirag will take on the Malaysian pair of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, the fifth seeds for a place in the semi-finals.
Follow for all live updates:
Live Updates
- 29 April 2022 1:40 PM GMT
Bit of concern for Satwik-Chirag here...they need to buck up now
Satwik-Chirag are once again lagging behind and the gap is sizeable now. They need to act now.
- 29 April 2022 1:35 PM GMT
Satwik-Chirag lose Game 2, we are into a decider!
Spirited fightback from Satwik-Chirag but we are into a decider! So, hold on to your seats!
The Tokyo bronze medallists take the second game, 21-14.
- 29 April 2022 1:29 PM GMT
Chirag steps in with some well-angled smashes!
Satwik-Chirag have some covering up to do before this match gets into a decider.
Chirag plays some good shots but quite the gap to make up for as they lag behind at 8-15.
- 29 April 2022 1:22 PM GMT
The errors seem to be piling in Game 2 for Satwik-Chirag
Couple of quick errors from Satwik-Chirag and the Malaysians lap it up to lead 7-3. Come on, boys!
- 29 April 2022 1:18 PM GMT
WHAT A SHOW! Satwik-Chirag win Game 1!
Satwik-Chirag pack in a strong attack and win the first game 21-12 in just 13 minutes. The Malaysians were on the back foot post the mid-game break.
Satwik-Chirag smash so wonderfully and are playing very smartly here. Wonderful badminton!
- 29 April 2022 1:14 PM GMT
Beautiful shot variations from Chirag Shetty!
A massive 18-10 lead to Satwik-Chirag who keep moving in well-coordinated fashion!
