Fighting for a podium finish, the Indian pair was looking to create an upset in the quarterfinals. They were faced with the uphill task of winning against the world number three duo of Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan.
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], December 29 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday felicitated badminton player Kidambi Srikanth for becoming the first Indian male shuttler to win a silver medal at the World Championships.
Madrid [Spain], December 20 (ANI): Shuttler Kidambi Srikanth, who has become the first Indian man to win a silver medal at the BWF World Championships, rued his inability to convert his chances in the summit clash after the defeat on Sunday.
Madrid [Spain], December 19 (ANI): Shuttler Kidambi Srikanth on Sunday became the first Indian man to win a silver medal at the BWF World Championships.
Madrid [Spain], December 14 (ANI): The world number one and hot-favourite for title Viktor Axelsen suffered a shock defeat at his very first hurdle of the BWF World Championships 2021 on Monday in Huelva.