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BWF World Championships Final LIVE - Srikanth wins Silver -Updates, Results, Scores, Blog, Medal
Srikanth goes down fighting in the men's singles final match and settles for the Silver medal
Kidambi Srikanth will take on Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in the finals of the Badminton World Championships (Source: BWF)
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE Blog from the Final of BWF World Championships 2021.
For the first time in history, an Indian male shuttler will compete in the finals of the Singles event and fight it out for Gold. Kidambi Srikanth is set to face Loh Kean Yew in the match scheduled to take place at 6:30 pm IST today.
Stay tuned for all the latest updates!
Live Updates
- 19 Dec 2021 2:55 PM GMT
Thank you for joining us today!
This wasn't what too many Indian fans were expecting but has been enjoyable to watch nonetheless. This also brings an end to one of the last few major sports tournaments of 2021. We do hope you enjoyed our coverage and do continue following our website for more information and analysis on sporting events across the world. Until then, take care!
- 19 Dec 2021 2:49 PM GMT
Two Indians on the podium!
Lakshya Sen receives his bronze medal while Kidambi takes his silver.
- 19 Dec 2021 2:45 PM GMT
Reminder!
Kidambi has already scripted history by ensuring a place in the final. His silver is the first medal that has been won by an Indian male singles player in a BWF World Championship.
- 19 Dec 2021 2:41 PM GMT
Kidambi lost the game but has definitely won a lot of hearts today!
The two players embraced each other and the crowd was also applauding the Indian for his efforts today. He has been brilliant throughout the tournament and deserves all the applause he gets today.
- 19 Dec 2021 2:40 PM GMT
It was a brilliant game nonetheless!
Kidambi came really close to drawing the game but could not prevent Loh Kean Yew who was simply on fire today.
- 19 Dec 2021 2:38 PM GMT
Loh Kean Yew is the world champion!
He wins the game and takes the Gold Medal as a result of this stellar victory
- 19 Dec 2021 2:38 PM GMT
21-20 in favour of Loh Kean Yew!
Unforced errors by Kidambi and its not looking good at all.
