Satwik-Chirag at Asian Games 2026: Profile, Events & Preview
India’s world-class men’s doubles pair — former world number ones — are medal favourites in men’s doubles badminton at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Are Satwik and Chirag competing at the Asian Games 2026?
Yes, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are expected to represent India in men’s doubles badminton at the Asian Games 2026. They are former world number one doubles pair and one of the top men’s doubles teams in the world.
Badminton — Men’s Doubles
| Players | Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Sport | Badminton — Men’s Doubles |
| Peak Ranking | World No. 1 Men’s Doubles (2023) |
| Major Titles | World Championships Bronze, Asian Games Silver, multiple Superseries titles |
| Status | ✅ Expected to compete |
About Satwik & Chirag
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are India’s greatest-ever men’s doubles pair. They reached world number one in 2023 — becoming the first Indian men’s doubles pair to achieve this milestone — and have won multiple Superseries titles across the BWF calendar. Their combination of Satwik’s explosive smash from the back and Chirag’s intelligent net play creates a potent partnership. They are firmly established among the best doubles teams in Asia and the world.
