In Paris on Day 3, India’s top shuttlers PV Sindhu, and the men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy–Chirag Shetty, each stormed into the Round of 16. Sindhu battled back from an early deficit to beat Malaysia’s Letshanaa Karupathevan 21-19, 21-15.
Moments later, ninth seeds Satwik and Chirag edged past Chinese Taipei’s Liu Kuang Heng and Yang Po Han 22-20, 21-13. Those wins keep India’s medal hopes alive at the 2025 Worlds—Sindhu as a two-time Olympic medallist and Satwik–Chirag as a powerful veteran duo—each soaring into the pre-quarters with dramatic flair.
[REPORT] Sindhu’s Comeback Cavalcade
A relentless PV Sindhu in Paris, staging a fiery comeback. The 2019 world champion shook off a slow start in game one, rallying from 12-18 down with a furious 9-1 run to steal the frame.
Like a coiled spring unbounding, she then poured on relentless pressure in the second game, closing it out 21-15 with a flurry of smashes and drop shots. With that 21-19, 21-15 victory, Sindhu confirmed her spot in the Round of 16. Next up is a showdown with China’s second seed Wang Zhi Yi.
Sindhu’s fightback was textbook champion behaviour. After falling behind, she “blazed her way to four consecutive points,” tilting the tide at 18-all in game one. The 28-year-old then seized momentum and never looked back.
Her experience and grit were on full display: she kept “her composure” under pressure and eventually sealed each game with clinical precision.
PV Sindhu…
Never lost a World Championships match against a Chinese..NEVER!
H2H with WZY is 2-2
Last 3 match between them – all 3 gamesSindhu should FANCY her chances tomorrow..
Best best time to win it and cause a havoc in world badminton as WZY is WR 2..
COMEONN! pic.twitter.com/JQS07r962P— Parth (@ParthK_23) August 27, 2025
[REPORT] Satwik–Chirag’s Power Surge
The top men’s doubles team from India also won a close match. After getting a break in the first round because they were highly ranked, Satwiksairaj and Chirag took 43 minutes to beat the team from Chinese Taipei.
The first game was very exciting: Satwik and Chirag even had four chances to win but lost them as the players from Taiwan came back strong. Chirag’s quick return won the first game 22-20.
After that scare, the Indians showed how strong they could be in attack. Quick moves at the net and super fast hits from Satwik helped them take a 16-10 lead in the second game.
The two went on to win 21-13, playing with strong energy and determination. With that win in straight games, the Satwik–Chirag team—former world No. 1 and 2022 World Championship bronze winners—showed why they are India’s top chance for a medal.
Their next opponent will be China’s Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang, a matchup of two past top teams.
[UPDATE] Round of 16 Showdowns
Both Indian teams have hard tasks ahead. Sindhu will face Wang Zhi Yi, the tough second seed, in the third round.
Satwik and Chirag will play against Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang from China. They are the sixth seeds.
It’s like going up two big hills; both opponents are tough and set to compete. Fans can expect clever moves and exciting exchanges in these games.
If India wins either match, the players will go far in the tournament, and everyone will be excited about badminton.
[TRENDING] Indian Hopes Ignite
Fans in India are really happy and excited. Many people are searching for things like “PV Sindhu schedule and results” or “PV Sindhu live match streaming” as fans watch every serve and smash closely.
People are chatting about Sindhu’s upcoming game with Wang Zhi Yi. People are really curious about the doubles game, as shown by questions like “Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy match” and “Satwik-Chirag live.”
Great news! Everyone can watch the rally – all games are live on Sports18/JioCinema and the BWF’s YouTube channel. The pressure is very high, just right for the shining stars of Indian badminton.
Sindhu’s growth has been matched outside the game by a big rise in her pay: Forbes says she earned about ₹59 crore in 2022–23, which is around ₹4.9 crore every month. Sindhu is one of the wealthiest athletes in the country, showing her popularity each time she competes.
Right now, the main thing is the net: Sindhu’s strong return and Satwik–Chirag’s hard work are the big stories. Their shows have made social media more fun. As these fighters prepare for their next matches, the country waits with excitement.
Bigyan Samele’s Thoughts
India’s World Championship journey has been full of ups and downs, with excitement and dreams. Sindhu’s strong comeback and Satwik–Chirag’s big win show that Indian badminton is full of life and bravery.
Telling their story makes me think that with so much talent shown, our biggest sports dreams seem more possible than ever.
