Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty created history on Saturday, October 7, 2023, by winning India’s first-ever badminton gold medal at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou.
The Indian duo defeated South Korea’s Choi Sol Gyu and Kim Won Ho in the men’s doubles final, clinching the gold medal in a historic victory.
The match was a thrilling encounter, with Satwik and Chirag taking the lead at the halfway mark and maintaining the momentum to win the match 21-18, 21-6. The victory is a significant achievement for Indian badminton, and the duo’s performance has been praised by fans and experts alike.
The win also takes India’s medal tally to 100, with the women’s kabaddi team winning a gold medal earlier in the day. India’s campaign at the Asian Games promises to be a thrilling spectacle as the contingent inches closer to the historic milestone of crossing the 100-medal mark.
Among the key events to watch, Indian cricket fans will look forward to the men’s cricket final where India faces Afghanistan, with both teams eyeing the coveted gold. Eyes will also be on Indian archers Aditi Gopichand and Jyoti Surekha, as they aim to go for gold in the women’s compound category.
As India’s athletes aim to create history by surpassing the 100-medal mark, Day 14 at the Asian Games promises riveting action and the potential for several podium finishes.