Want to do some magic in Paris: Satwik

Having had a positive run last month, doubles specialist excited ahead of upcoming BWF World Championships

- ANMOL GURUNG @ Chennai

HAVING weathered a tough spell earlier this summer, shuttler Satwiksairaj Rankireddy is at a place where he wants to be at the moment. With the BWF World Championships knocking on the door, the doubles specialist, along with partner Chirag Shetty, is striving to bring back the glory days.

Satwik and Chirag have been a towering presence in world badminton in recent years but they had endured a tricky period earlier this year. Injuries had not helped their case and despite some noteworthy matches, things had not gone as per plans. But after a positive campaign at the China Open last month, where they reached the last-four stage, they are now better-placed to mount a challenge during the aforementioned Worlds in Paris. Being proactive in recent months has given them that boost ahead of the marquee event, which is scheduled to be held from August 25 to 31.