Satwik Recall 'Truly Special' Worlds Run

When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's journey in the last 12 months or so is an apt illustration of that maxim. Beginning with their heartbreaking defeat at the 2024 Summer Games, the shuttler duo had endured a great degree of inner turmoil for large parts of the said timeframe. However, they persevered and never lost sight of their dreams.

- ANMOL GURUNG @Chennai

They gradually worked their way back before winning a bronze medal at the just-concluded BWF World Championships in Paris. In an email interview facilitated by the Badminton Association of India, the doubles pair recalled their long days, their World Championships run and also touched upon their goals for the near future. Excerpts

Where do you guys stand at the moment?