Badminton
BWF World C'ships 2025: Dhruv-Tanisha, PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag advance to quarters- Highlights
Catch all the highlights from the prequarterfinal stage of the 2025 BWF Badminton World Championships.
PV Sindhu (left) and Satwik-Chirag in action at the round of 16 of the 2025 BWF World Championships 2025. (Photo credit: AFP)
BWF World Championships 2025: India has only three matches in the pre-quarterfinal stage of the 2025 BWF World Championships in Paris, France, on Thursday.
PV Sindhu is India’s sole representative in the singles category, while India fields one pair each in men’s and mixed doubles.
The Indian contingent faces challenging matches across all three categories, with Sindhu pitted against China’s second-seeded Wang Zhi Yi, and the men’s doubles pair Satwik-Chirag facing China’s sixth-seeded Liang-Wang.
In the mixed doubles, the pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto will be taking on the fifth-seeded Hong Kong pair of Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 28 Aug 2025 5:18 PM GMT
Satwik-Chirag Ahead 11–6 at Mid-Game Interval
The Indian duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty head into the mid-game break with a solid 11–6 lead.
- 28 Aug 2025 5:15 PM GMT
Satwik-Chirag Lead 7–5 in Second Game!
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have edged ahead 7–5 in the second game, showing sharp returns at the net and building early momentum as they look to level the match.
- 28 Aug 2025 5:09 PM GMT
Wang Chang/Liang Wei Keng Take First Game 21–19!
After saving off India’s late push, Wang Chang and Liang Wei Keng converted on their third game point to clinch the opening game 21–19. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought hard but will now have to regroup quickly for the second game.
- 28 Aug 2025 5:03 PM GMT
Liang Wei Keng/Wang Chang Lead 16–12!
The Chinese pair Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang have regained control, stretching their advantage to 16–12. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will need to dig deep now to close the gap in this first game.
- 28 Aug 2025 4:59 PM GMT
SatChi Fight Back, Close Gap to 12–10!
From being 6–10 down, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have clawed their way back into the contest. The Indians now trail just 10–12 against the Chinese duo Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang.
- 28 Aug 2025 4:56 PM GMT
Liang-Wang off to a strong start!
The Chinese duo of Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang are pulling ahead 11–7 against India’s star pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.
