Badminton
Tokyo Olympics: Badminton LIVE Day 3 — Satwik/Chirag targets The Minions — Updates, scores, results, blog
India's World No. 10 badminton pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty to take on Marcus Gideon/Kevin Sukamuljo - the top seeds from Indonesia.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty (Source:BWF)
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE blog for Badminton on Day 3 of the Tokyo Olympics.
Looking to continue their winning momentum, World No. 10 badminton doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have a date with the World No. 1 duo from Indonesia - Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sukamuljo.
Placed in the 'Group of Death' with formidable opponents like this World No. 1 pair - the Minions, topping the list, Satwik-Chirag will hope to create more magic on the courts of the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza.
Riding on the high of having won their debut Olympics match against the World No. 3 Chinese Taipei pair of Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin, 16-21, 21-16, 25-27 in a nail-biting affair, the 2018 CWG silver medallist pair from India will look to make a big impact in their second Group Play stage match.
However, the Minions are a tricky opponent and they have a 8-0 lead over the Indian pair. Therefore, Satwik-Chirag have a tough job cut out for them as they contest this group stage match at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Live Updates
- 26 July 2021 4:22 AM GMT
Ladies and gents, it is TIME!!!
And, FINALLY! The players have arrived on court and we are good to start soon!!
- 26 July 2021 4:13 AM GMT
Just a few minutes away now!
We are impatiently waiting for the Mixed Doubles clash between Hong Kong and Germany to conclude here at the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza.
The Mixed Doubles match has turned out to be a nail-biter as well and is anticipatory of the upcoming clash on this court!! Almost at the finish line here. - 26 July 2021 3:35 AM GMT
Expect a thriller here!
Although The Minions boast of a 8-NIL lead in the head to head, the scores reveal a different picture as Satwik-Chirag have offered stiff competition always to the Indonesian duo!
In fact, the Indian pair managed to get a game off Gideon/Sukamuljo at the 2018 Asian Games, as well! - 26 July 2021 3:28 AM GMT
Satwik-Chirag - the dark horses of Tokyo?
However, Satwik-Chirag looked strong in their debut match on Day 1 of the Tokyo Olympics as they contested a thriller to win against the World No. 3 pair of Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin, causing a shock upset!
There is no underestimating this young duo! - 26 July 2021 3:24 AM GMT
It's no strange fact that the Minions from Indonesia - Kevin Sukamuljo and Marcus Gideon are the MOST formidable pair on the badminton circuit right now!
The World No. 10 pair of Satwik-Chirag will have a tough job on their plate as they head into the match!
