Satwik-Chirag pull out; Lakshya, Sindhu lead India’s charge at Badminton Asia Championships

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn from the Badminton Asia Championships due to the former’s shoulder injury, even as in-form Lakshya Sen and seasoned P.V. Sindhu gear up to spearhead India’s challenge with an aim to end a long wait for a singles title in the continental showpiece.

Satwik and Chirag, who had won the title in 2023, opted out as the former continues to recover.