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Satwik-Chirag win Korea Open for year’s fourth title

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured their fourth championship this year as they emerged triumphant in the men’s doubles final at the Korea Open.

  • In a thrilling summit clash of the Super 500 badminton tournament, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty emerged victorious in the Korea Open men’s doubles final.
  • The Indian duo, ranked third in the world, defeated Indonesia’s top-ranked pair, Fajar Alfian and Muhamad Rian Ardianto, who are two-time world championships bronze medallists.
  • The match lasted for 62 minutes, during which India bounced back from a 17-21 deficit in the first set to achieve an impressive 21-13, 21-14 victory.
  • This remarkable win allowed Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty to claim the title in the BWF World Tour Super 500 event.

List of titles achieved by Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty this year:

Tournament Date Location Level
Swiss Open 21 to 26 March 2023 Basel, Switzerland BWF World Tour Super 300
Asia Championships 25 to 30 April 2023 Dubai, UAE Equivalent to BWF World Tour Super 1000
Indonesia Open 13 to 18 June 2023 Jakarta, Indonesia BWF World Tour Super 1000
Korea Open 18 to 23 July 2023 Yeosu, South Korea BWF World Tour Super 500

Satwik and Chirag: A Journey of Triumph and Prestigious Titles

Satwik and Chirag, since becoming a pair, have achieved numerous victories, earning them several prestigious titles. These accolades include winning the Commonwealth Games gold, Thomas Cup gold, and a bronze medal in the World Championships.

Additionally, they have secured wins in various tournaments across different levels, such as the Super 300 category, the Super 500 category with triumphs in Thailand and India Open, and the Super 750 category with a win in the French Open.

Key takeaways for competitive examinations

  • President of Badminton World Federation (BWF): Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen
  • Headquarters of Badminton World Federation (BWF): Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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