What happened (Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on the home World Championships)
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty described their outlook for the upcoming badminton World Championships in India. The athletes said they do not set a fixed medal target beyond being match-ready until the end of the tournament.
Rankireddy and Shetty stressed two priorities for the World Championships: competing without injuries and approaching each match separately to reduce added pressure.
Background and earlier position (injuries, World Championship bronzes, and Singapore Open confidence)
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty’s outlook comes after a phase affected by injuries. The pair missed the last two outings of their competitive run due to injuries.
The athletes also pointed to World Championship performance. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have won bronze medals at the badminton World Championships in 2022 and 2025.