Satwik-Chirag overcome Malaysians, pain barrier to get within one win of a medal

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty overcame a shoulder injury and a tough Malaysian challenge to reach the quarterfinals of the Badminton World Championship with a last-minute win. The duo kept spectators enthralled with their high-energy performance despite Satwik's painful shoulder and the Malaysian team's aggressive play.

The Indian pair fought off a 12-15 deficit to win 21-23, 21-19, 21-17 and bring themselves within one step of a medal. While Tan Kim Her and Pullela Gopichand coached from the sidelines, Chirag took on both defensive roles, but the injury was evident in Satwik's labored play. The duo's resilience and focus shone through as they commemorated 10 years of partnership despite the pain barrier they had crossed.