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India loses men's badminton semifinal to China, settles for bronze at Asian Games

India's badminton team finishes with a bronze medal after losing 1-3 to China in the semifinal, marking back-to-back medals in 40 years.

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What to know

  • India lost 1-3 to China in the men's badminton team semifinal on September 23, securing a bronze medal.
  • Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were the only Indian winners, defeating reigning world champions in doubles.
  • Losses from Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty in singles, and the second doubles pair, sealed India's exit from the final.
  • The bronze marks India's first back-to-back Asian Games badminton team medals in 40 years, matching the 1982 and 1986 results.

Satwiksairaj RankireddySatwiksairaj Rankireddy Indian doubles badminton playerChirag ShettyChirag Shetty Indian doubles badminton playerLakshya SenLakshya Sen Indian singles badminton playerAyush ShettyAyush Shetty Indian singles badminton playerChina badminton team Opponent in semifinal

India loses men's badminton semifinal to China, settles for bronze at Asian Games
The Hindu

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    China seals semifinal victory with doubles win; India earns bronze

    Hariharan Amsakarunan and M.R. Arjun lost 16-21, 21-17, 9-21 to China's He Ji Ting and Liu Yi in the second doubles, finalizing China's 3-1 victory. India finishes with a bronze medal, securing back-to-back Asian Games team medals for the first time in 40 years since 1982 and 1986.

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  2. 2

    Ayush Shetty loses second singles; China takes 2-1 lead

    Ayush Shetty, world No. 20, lost 19-21, 13-21 to Li Shi Feng (world No. 12) in the second singles, putting China ahead 2-1.

    “Satwiksairaj and Chirag then produced a sensational performance to outwit reigning world champions Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang 21-11, 22-20…”
    — The Hindu · source
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    Satwiksairaj and Chirag beat world champions to level the match — Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated reigning world champions Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang 21-11, 22-20 in the first doubles, bringing India back into the five-match tie at 1-1.

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    India's Lakshya Sen loses opening singles to China's Shi Yu Qi

    World No. 14 Lakshya Sen lost 16-21, 18-21 to world No. 6 Shi Yu Qi in the first singles match, putting India down 0-1 in the semifinal team competition.

    “It was a creditable result for the Indian men's team as they secured back-to-back Asian Games team medals for the first time in 40 years, following the bronze medals won in the 1982 and 1986 editions…”
    — Times of India · source

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