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BWF World Championships Quarterfinals LIVE: Satwik/Chirag confirm medal, Prannoy loses thriller — Scores, Results, Blog
Catch all the live updates from the BWF World Championships quarters as MR Arjun/Dhruv Kapila, Satwik/Chirag and HS Prannoy play for a spot in the semis and a medal. Follow LIVE.
Welcome to the live blog of The Bridge from the quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships 2022 in Tokyo, Japan!
Indian badminton fans are in for a triple delight with 3 quarterfinals lined up. While we have two men's doubles pairs - MR Arjun/Dhruv Kapila and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in action, there will be HS Prannoy in men's singles action too.
All shuttlers will be looking to vie for a medal confirmation with a win in the quarters.
Follow all badminton updates live:
Live Updates
- 26 Aug 2022 3:19 AM GMT
Chirag unleashes the power, Indians level at 16 ALL
What a heated encounter is this!
- 26 Aug 2022 3:17 AM GMT
The Japanese take 7 points in a row to lead 16-14...
Things are starting to look dangerous for Satwik/Chirag now
- 26 Aug 2022 3:12 AM GMT
Hoki and Kobayashi charge back and force a few errors now!
Indians still have the lead at 8-12 but the Japanese are showing resistance!chargeback
- 26 Aug 2022 3:09 AM GMT
On a roll, Satwik/Chirag!
So far, so good. Very focussed play from Satwik/Chirag as they lead in the mid-game break.
- 26 Aug 2022 3:04 AM GMT
Strategic from the Indians as they lead 5-1
Chirag is excellent at the net and his creativity never fails to surprise. Strong start for the Indians.
- 26 Aug 2022 3:01 AM GMT
We are good to begin, steady the nerves!
Chirag leaps and smashes and takes away the serve immediately from the Japanese duo. Indians first to get on the board.
