Heartbreak in Paris: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Knocked Out of Olympic Quarterfinals

Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were eliminated in the men's doubles quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics after a tough three-game match against Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik. Despite their dominance and high expectations, the duo lost 21-13, 14-21, 16-21.

Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's aspirations for an Olympic medal came to a heartbreaking end as they succumbed to Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in a tense men's doubles quarterfinal match at the Paris Games on Thursday.

Initially favorites for the gold medal, Satwik and Chirag, who are reigning Asian Games and Commonwealth Games champions, failed to maintain their first-game momentum and lost 21-13, 14-21, 16-21 to the world number 3 pair.

Despite entering the contest with a three-match winning streak against the Malaysians, the Indian duo couldn't overcome the challenge on the Olympic stage, unlike their previous encounters. High hopes and defensive lapses led to their exit, marking a significant moment in their careers.