India’s men’s badminton team takes Asian Games bronze after China defeat
India’s men’s badminton team finished with bronze at the Asian Games after losing 3-1 to China. Satwiksairaj and Chirag gave India a point by defeating reigning world champions Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in the opening doubles match.
India’s men’s badminton team settled for the bronze medal at the Asian Games after a 3-1 defeat by China, according to The Hindu. The five-match tie included a standout performance from Satwiksairaj and Chirag in the first doubles match. The Indian pair defeated reigning world champions Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang 21-11, 22-20.
That result brought India back into the tie after China had taken the lead. India’s win in the opening doubles meant the contest stood at 1-1 at that stage, but China ultimately secured a 3-1 victory. The result left India with the bronze medal.
The available report does not provide the scores or players involved in the other matches, but it confirms that China won three of the four matches needed to claim the tie. The performance by Satwiksairaj and Chirag was described as sensational in The Hindu’s report. Their victory came against the reigning world champions and was achieved in two games, with India winning the first 21-11 and the second 22-20.
Despite that contribution, India could not complete a winning run in the team event. China’s final 3-1 score determined the medal outcome.
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