So happy to see this news about Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty finally winning again . This Singapore Open title was much needed,not just for them but for all Indian badminton fans.
It’s been almost two years since they won a title on BWF circuit,which is a very long time in sports ah . You could feel relief in Chirag Shetty's words only,when he said,"It feels really special... almost two years since we won a title."
And their journey has not been easy at all . They faced so many injuries,and at one point their world ranking even dropped to No. 27 . Coming back from that kind of slump is a huge achievement.
But they seem to have found their rhythm again . I think bringing back their former coach Mathias Boe to work with their main coach Tan Kim Her was a very smart move . It clearly helped them refine their game plan.
And tbh,this is the kind of fighting spirit we love to see .
Few key things from this win that are really standing out:
- This is their first big title in almost two years,marking a major comeback.
- They defeated World No. 1 pair Kim Won-ho and So Song-hae in semifinals,ending their 34-match winning streak .
- The victory is a massive confidence boost for their big dream,the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
One big problem they always had in Singapore was the stadium's 'drift' . It used to really affect their performance . But this time,they adapted their game and controlled the situation so well.
Satwik also mentioned how they are understanding their game and managing their bodies better now . That’s so important after coming back from injuries . He said the early wins in tournament gave them confidence to go all out in the final.
And you could see that confidence in the final against Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri . They lost first game but didn't panic . They just stuck to their plan,kept their body language positive and fought back to win. That shows real maturity .
This win is amazing,but it also sets up huge expectations for what's next . whole country will be watching them now,thinking about 2028…
