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Last Updated:December 19, 2025, 22:02 IST
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty became the first Indian men’s doubles pair to reach the BWF World Tour Finals 2025 semi-finals, defeating Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik.

Satwik-Chirag were in stellar form. (Badminton Photo)
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty delivered a landmark performance at the BWF World Tour Finals 2025 on Friday (December 19), becoming the first Indian men’s doubles pair to qualify for the semi-finals of the elite season-ending tournament.
The world No. 3 Indians booked their spot in the last four after rallying to a 17-21, 21-18, 21-15 victory over arch rivals, world No. 2 Malaysians Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, in a marathon 70-minute clash.
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December 19, 2025, 21:59 IST
News sports badminton Satwik-Chirag Beat Nemesis Chia-Soh In 70-Min Thriller To Enter World Final Semis
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