Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy

Indian badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty faced a disappointing exit from the men's doubles quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics, losing to Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik. Despite winning the first game 21-13, they could not sustain their momentum, ultimately falling 14-21 in the second and 16-21 in the deciding game. This defeat marks a significant disappointment for the reigning Asian and Commonwealth Games champions, who were strong medal contenders. The Malaysian duo's victory propels them into the semifinals, where they will face the top-seeded pair from China. The loss leaves India's Olympic badminton hopes resting on the shoulders of PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy, and Lakshya Sen, as the women's doubles team failed to qualify past the group stage.