Indian Shuttlers Brace for Battle Against Malaysian Rivals in Paris Quarterfinals

Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty aim to maintain their winning streak as they face Tokyo bronze medallists Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the men's doubles quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. Previous head-to-head records favor the Malaysians, but recent victories give the Indians a fighting chance.

Paris – Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are set to clash with Tokyo bronze medallists Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia in the men's doubles quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics this Thursday.

Rankireddy and Shetty, former world number one duo, have had a successful run so far, topping Group C to secure their spot against the Malaysians, who finished second in Group A. Historically, Chia and Soh dominated the pair with an 8-0 record, but recent performances show a turning tide.

The Indians clinched straight-game victories in their last three encounters, including pivotal wins at the Indonesia Open, Asian Games, and India Open. A potential semifinal face-off awaits them against top seeds Liang and Wang of China if they advance. The match promises a high-stakes battle for both nation's first badminton gold.