With a total of 107 medals, India held the fourth-place spot in the medal standings at the Hangzhou Asian Games, behind the People’s Republic of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. The nation brought home a staggering 28 gold medals from the competition, and each of the Indian athletes celebrated in their own way. But perhaps the most amusing celebration was witnessed last Saturday, when the Indian badminton pair danced on the court after winning the men’s doubles badminton competition.
On October 7, India’s very own badminton pair, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, stunned Republic of Korea’s Choi Sol Gyu and Kim Won Ho 21-18, 21-16 in the final.
This victory marked the pair’s fifth title of the year, having previously won the Swiss Open, the Asia Championships, the Indonesia Open, and the Korea Open, according to Olympics.com.
In addition, it was the country’s first gold medal in this event and its first medal in forty-one years since the 1982 edition, which was won with a bronze-medal performance by Leroy D’Sa together with Pradeep Gandhi.
The Bridge’s X also featured the pair’s victories on X, stating:
A golden period for India’s favourite duo. A golden period for Indian Badminton 🏸✨
Thomas Cup 2022 🏅
Commonwealth Games 2022🏅
Asian Championships 2023 🏅
Asian Games 2022 🏅
It’s their world and we are just living in it.🤍
A golden period for India's favourite duo. A golden period for Indian Badminton 🏸✨
Thomas Cup 2022 🏅
Commonwealth Games 2022🏅
Asian Championships 2023 🏅
Asian Games 2022 🏅It's their world and we are just living in it.🤍#AsianGames | #AsianGames2022 pic.twitter.com/D8bt8MRG5a
— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) October 8, 2023
After winning the game, the couple engaged in a dance party that entertained the spectators.
Let's enjoy the dance by the Indian pair after they won the gold medal！#Hangzhou #AsianGames #Badminton #TeamIndia #HangzhouAsianGames #AsianGames2023 @WeAreTeamIndia @bwfmedia pic.twitter.com/F6JtyAEy8V
— The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou Official (@19thAGofficial) October 7, 2023
The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Official quickly posted this amusing incident on their X, with the caption: “Let’s enjoy the dance by the Indian pair after they won the gold medal!”
Fans responded swiftly to the video, expressing their admiration for the Indian badminton pair and their performance, claiming that their win was ‘well-deserved’.
“What a match 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏 amazing
@Shettychirag04 @satwiksairaj. I love ur dance after winning the match
@satwiksairaj ur dance move are so amazing. Reddy- Shetty ur jodi rock the world 🫶🫶🫶🫶” -@Montyjain011986
What a match 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏 amazing @Shettychirag04 @satwiksairaj. I love ur dance after winning the match @satwiksairaj ur dance move are so amazing. Reddy- Shetty ur jodi rock the world 🫶🫶🫶🫶
— Megha Jain (@Montyjain011986) October 7, 2023
Congrats SatChi.. well deserved!!- @jianchance
https://twitter.com/jianchance/status/1710624922303946795
Great job guys … pride of India 🇮🇳- @Narapureddy1
Great job guys … pride of India 🇮🇳
— Siva Kumar Reddy (@Narapureddy1) October 7, 2023
Now that the Indian pair has made a name for themselves in the world of badminton, their fans are eager to see how they will fare in the upcoming tournaments.
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