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The Times of India
The Times of India
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TOI Sports Desk

Asian Games: Satwik and Chirag win historic badminton gold in Hangzhou

NEW DELHI: The men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched India's first-ever gold medal in badminton at the Asian Games. This historic triumph unfolded with an impressive straight-game victory over South Korea's Choi Solgyu and Kim Wonho, creating an unforgettable moment on a memorable Sunday.

Ranked third globally, the dynamic Indian duo had previously etched their names in the annals of history by securing the Asian championships in March. They continued their sensational run by defeating the 15th-ranked Korean pair with a decisive score of 21-18, 21-16.

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