Updated On: 27 August, 2022 11:07 AM IST | Tokyo [Japan] | PTI
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty signed off with a maiden bronze medal in the men`s doubles competition of the World Championships after losing to Malaysia`s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the semifinals

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy of India, with Chirag Shetty. Photo - AP/PTI
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty signed off with a maiden bronze medal in the men`s doubles competition of the World Championships after going down narrowly to Malaysia`s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the semifinals here on Saturday.
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The world number 7 Indian pair flattered to deceive as it squandered an opening game advantage to go down 22-20 18-21 16-21 in a pulsating 77-minute clash to bring an end to the Indian challenge at the prestigious tournament. It was the sixth successive defeat against the Malaysian pair for Satwik and Chirag, who had lost to the same combination at the mixed team final of the Commonwealth Games early this month.