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Indian men's pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty created history by winning the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton doubles title on Sunday, June 18. The Indian pair defeated Malaysia's then world champion pair of Aaron Chia and Wooi Yik Soh 21-17 21-18 in the final.

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Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2024: Satwik-Chirag finish runners-up after going down against world champions Kang and Seo

Asian Games gold medallists Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy fought hard but could not get the better of world champions Kang Min Hyuk and Seo Seung Jae of South Korea in the men’s doubles final of the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2024 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Sunday. The Indian combination went down 15-21, 21-11, 21-18 in an hour and five minutes to finish runners-up in the…

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[ad_1] Chirag Shetty. Source: X It was my first meeting with Chirag Shetty since the mixed-zone interaction after the quarterfinal loss in Paris. And the first thing that struck me was  that Chirag had shed another couple of kilos. He looked unusually lean and was extremely quiet to start with. In fact, you wouldn’t even have known he was around. When we finally got a chance to catch up at some length, it seemed to me that Chirag was still trying to deal with the disappointment of Paris. He is still in mourning and hasn’t really been able to overcome the pain. “I am still trying to process it each day,” he said with a pained smile on his face. “But then, by thinking about it, there is little we can do. We can either let it eat into our mental well-being or move on from it and learn our lessons to do better next time.” While he did say that, we all know that it is easier said than done. In Tokyo, they were good. But in Paris, he and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy were favourites to win a medal. That’s what has impacted them hard. I was keen on trying to help Chirag, and tell him a few things. Kind of shake him up and tell him it was okay. It is okay to not be okay, and he shouldn’t be that hard on himself. That was when Valarie Allman helped us out. She said, “There are days in sport when your opponent just does things that you don’t really expect. Or you do things that aren’t really close to your best. It happens. And it is very hard to deal with. However much you try, it just doesn’t work.” This is exactly what happened to Chirag and Satwik in Paris, and as Valarie said it, I made it a point to go to Chirag for he was listening intently to the conversation while sitting in the audience. Satwik and Chirag (PC: X) “We haven’t played since the Olympics, and I am much looking forward to getting back on court in China in November,” he said to me over dinner. “We had entered a lot of tournaments, but with Satwik recovering from injury, we did not play any. Now he is back to full fitness and has started matchplay, and we hope to be in China next month.” You could sense the anticipation. A kind of keenness that defines the very best in sport. Chirag and Satwik are hungry to get back on court, and do what they love. Win matches and start enjoying the process. “Now, every single day will be dedicated to making sure that we are ready for LA 28,” said Chirag. “It is still a long way off, so we need to stay patient. Win the All England and the World Championship gold on the way, and make sure that we do everything right in getting to LA. We won’t rest easy till we win that Olympic medal.” As he spoke, there was a smile on his face. And yet, his face kind of changed when he said it. I could see the jaw tighten up and he did not make eye contact. The pain was back, and so was the desire. It is through this pain that Chirag and Satwik will rediscover themselves. They will get better and come back stronger. With sports science, age isn’t an issue, and I am extremely optimistic they will come back a better team. And yes, they will be there in LA. And hopefully on the podium. The post A RevSportz Exclusive : “We won’t rest easy till we win that Olympic medal”: Chirag Shetty appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Chirag Shetty. Source: X It was my first meeting with Chirag Shetty since the mixed-zone interaction after the quarterfinal loss in Paris. And the first thing that struck me was  that Chirag had shed another couple of kilos. He looked unusually lean and was extremely quiet to start with. In fact, you wouldn’t even have known he was around. When we finally got a chance to catch up at some length, it seemed to me that Chirag was still trying to deal with the disappointment of Paris. He is still in mourning and hasn’t really been able to overcome the pain. “I am still trying to process it each day,” he said with a pained smile on his face. “But then, by thinking about it, there is little we can do. We can either let it eat into our mental well-being or move on from it and learn our lessons to do better next time.” While he did say that, we all know that it is easier said than done. In Tokyo, they were good. But in Paris, he and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy were favourites to win a medal. That’s what has impacted them hard. I was keen on trying to help Chirag, and tell him a few things. Kind of shake him up and tell him it was okay. It is okay to not be okay, and he shouldn’t be that hard on himself. That was when Valarie Allman helped us out. She said, “There are days in sport when your opponent just does things that you don’t really expect. Or you do things that aren’t really close to your best. It happens. And it is very hard to deal with. However much you try, it just doesn’t work.” This is exactly what happened to Chirag and Satwik in Paris, and as Valarie said it, I made it a point to go to Chirag for he was listening intently to the conversation while sitting in the audience. Satwik and Chirag (PC: X) “We haven’t played since the Olympics, and I am much looking forward to getting back on court in China in November,” he said to me over dinner. “We had entered a lot of tournaments, but with Satwik recovering from injury, we did not play any. Now he is back to full fitness and has started matchplay, and we hope to be in China next month.” You could sense the anticipation. A kind of keenness that defines the very best in sport. Chirag and Satwik are hungry to get back on court, and do what they love. Win matches and start enjoying the process. “Now, every single day will be dedicated to making sure that we are ready for LA 28,” said Chirag. “It is still a long way off, so we need to stay patient. Win the All England and the World Championship gold on the way, and make sure that we do everything right in getting to LA. We won’t rest easy till we win that Olympic medal.” As he spoke, there was a smile on his face. And yet, his face kind of changed when he said it. I could see the jaw tighten up and he did not make eye contact. The pain was back, and so was the desire. It is through this pain that Chirag and Satwik will rediscover themselves. They will get better and come back stronger. With sports science, age isn’t an issue, and I am extremely optimistic they will come back a better team. And yes, they will be there in LA. And hopefully on the podium. The post A RevSportz Exclusive : “We won’t rest easy till we win that Olympic medal”: Chirag Shetty appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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"Garden Mein Ghoomne Wala": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Lakshya Sen's Olympics 2024 Meltdown

The Paris Olympics 2024 has been a bittersweet experience for the Indian sports fans. After the high of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where India returned with a record seven medals, the expectation was that at the Paris Olympics, the haul would be bigger. However, following a string of narrow misses and some unlucky incidents (like the Vinesh Phogat disqualification), India won six medals. Badminton was one sport where India has fared well in the last three editions.

Starting from the 2012 Olympics, Indian badminton stars have returned with at least one medal. However, this time there were no medals. The star duo of Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty could not enter the semi-finals. Singles player Lakshya Sen became the first Indian male shuttler to enter the Olympic semi-final but lost crucial matches despite being in a strong situation.

Amid such displays, badminton legend Prakash Padukone said that It was time for the badminton stars to bring home good results as there was enough support from the government and other stakeholders.

The comment was criticised by many. Former Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar, however, has supported Prakash Padukone and critisiced Lakshya Sen's mental block.

"As far back as 2017/18, Prakash, who I unfortunately meet rarely, had told me about this kid, Lakshya Sen. He had taken him under his wing and was his guide and mentor. He would have watched Lakshya's progress step by step. As he came to the cusp of an Olympic medal, Prakash was by the courtside along with the hard-working and indefatigable Vimal Kumar to see the fulfillment of not just Lakshya's dream but also that of the entire community of Indian badminton lovers," Gavaskar wrote in a column for Sportstar.

"To then see a 20-17 and 7-0 lead being squandered off in the semifinal (vs Viktor Axelsen) and then lose the bronze medal match (vs Lee Zee Jia) after winning the first game comfortably must have been gut-wrenching indeed. He, Vimal Kumar, the BAI, and the government's TOPS had done everything possible, but when it came to the crunch, Lakshya was, in the famous words of the Indian cricket team captain (Rohit Sharma), 'garden mein ghoomne wala.'"

Gavsakar felt that Lakshya had lost his "thought and concentration".

"For those who watched both the semifinal and the bronze medal matches, it did appear that Lakshya had lost his trend of thought and concentration in the way he looked at his racquet as he sipped from his water bottle in between points or at the changeovers," Gavaskar wrote.

"I could be completely wrong, but on TV, it looked like a blank expression, and that's usually a sign that the mind has wandered. Concentration and focus are things that no coach or trainer can ever teach. It can be developed over the years by the athlete by observing other champions and having an inner resolve, but there's no specific program for it. Yes, mind trainers are around, but they can only do so much and not more. It's got to be within the athlete."

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Bonjour Paris 2024! A Huge Kintree Welcome to Our Olympic Stars!

The magic of the Olympics returns, and this time, the City of Lights, Paris, takes center stage! We at Kintree are bursting with pride as we celebrate the incredible Indian athletes who qualified for the 2024 Games.

Their dedication, passion, and relentless pursuit of excellence are truly inspiring. From badminton smashes to wrestling takedowns and perfect shots on the shooting range, these athletes are ready to showcase their talent on the world's biggest sporting stage.

A Big Kintree Salute to Our Olympians!

Let's meet some of the incredible athletes representing India in Paris:

Lakshya Sen: Prepare to be mesmerized by his finesse and agility on the badminton court! Lakshya, go for the gold in the Men's Singles competition.

Harmanpreet Singh: We know you'll lead the Indian Men's Field Hockey team with strategic brilliance!

Vinesh Phogat: A true powerhouse! We're excited to see your versatility shine in both Women's Freestyle Wrestling and the Women's 50m Rifle 3-Positions.

Sift Kaur Samra: Sharpshooter alert! We're rooting for you in the Women's 50m Rifle 3-Positions, Sift Kaur!

Antim Panghal: Your agility and determination on the wrestling mat are awe-inspiring! Go, dominate the Women's Freestyle 53kg competition.

Lovlina Borgohain & Nikhat Zareen: We know the boxing ring will witness some powerful punches! Give it your all in the Women's 75kg and 50kg categories, Lovlina and Nikhat.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty: The dynamic duo – "Satwik-Chirag"! We can't wait to see your incredible teamwork in Men's Doubles Badminton.

PV Sindhu: The badminton queen returns! Bring your magic to the court and bring home the gold once again!

Neeraj Chopra: Tokyo's golden hero is back! We have no doubt you'll aim for the gold again in the Men's Javelin Throw, Neeraj!

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We hope the 2024 Paris Olympics will be an unforgettable experience for our Indian athletes and all those watching. Remember, Kintree is always here to help you celebrate the champions in your own family!

Merçi and Bon courage to all our Olympians!

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2024 Paris Olympics, badminton: Lakshya Sen and Satwik-Chirag pair progress

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Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 Live Updates: Ashmita upsets Li, Isharani seals tie, now Anmol in action; India 3-1 Canada

Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 Live: Catch all the live updates of Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 from Chengdu in China Thomas and Uber Cup 2024, India vs Thailand (Thomas Cup) Live Updates: The Indian men’s team, who are the defending world champions, will begin their Thomas Cup campaign against Thailand in Chengdu at the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals. HS Prannoy, Satwik-Chirag, Srikanth Kidambi and Lakshya…

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Satwik-Chirag Won French Open 2024: खेल रत्न अवॉर्डी सात्विकसाईराज रंकीरेड्डी और चिराग शेट्टी का जलवा... जीता फ्रेंच ओपन - Aaj Tak

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Satwik-Chirag lose in Malaysia Open final

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The Sports Ministry on Wednesday put its stamp on the nominations for the annual sports awards, confirming the prestigious Khel Ratna honour for badminton players Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and the Arjuna award for 26 sports persons, including pacer Mohammed Shami.

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Watch Shami's title within the race for Arjun Award: Identify added to the listing on the advice of BCCI, Chirag-Satwik beneficial for Khel Ratna. - Hindi News Paper - Dainik Bhaskar

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Hangzhou Asian Games: Satwik-Chirag enter final, keep first-ever badminton gold medal hopes alive | Asian Games 2023 News

NEW DELHI: The men’s doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty delivered a stellar performance, advancing to the final and bringing India closer to securing its first-ever badminton gold at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday.Ranked at No. 3 in the world, this formidable pair, which had previously been part of the silver-medal-winning Indian men’s team last week, put on a…

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Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Reach Career-Best World No. 2 Position

Following their victory at the Korea Open, India's top men's doubles team of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy moved up to a career-high second spot in the most recent BWF rankings on Tuesday.

In the men's doubles rankings, Satwik and Chirag moved up a spot, replacing the Chinese team of Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang who they had upset in the Korea Open quarterfinals the week before. With victories at the Korea Open (Super 500), Swiss Open (Super 300), and Indonesia Open (Super 1000) this year, the defending Asian champions have 87,211 points overall.

The world number one pair of Fajar Alfian and Muhamad Rian Ardianto were defeated by Satwik and Chirag in the Korea Open last week after coming back from a game down. This was their fourth final of the year.

The two are unbeaten in their last 10 BWF World Tour matches and have not lost a single final this season. PV Sindhu, who has won two Olympic medals, managed to keep her standing in the top 17 after leaving the Korea Open early.

Saina Nehwal, who won bronze in the London Olympics, has fallen one position to number 37. The top-ranked shuttler in India is still HS Prannoy, who is now ranked 10th in the men's singles standings, which are currently held by Victor Axelsen of Denmark.

Lakshya Sen, the champion of the Canada Open, dropped to world number 13 after skipping the Korea Open, but Kidambi Srikanth, who has been in poor form, is still in the top 20.