Indian Badminton Duo Wins China Masters Title
Indian Badminton Duo Wins China Masters Title
Updated at: September 8, 2026 at 02:30 AM
On September 6, 2026, Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty etched their names into history.
Competing at the Shenzhen Arena, the world No. 5 duo became the first Indian pair to clinch the prestigious China Masters title.
In a gripping 70-minute final against China’s He Jiting and Ren Xiangyu, the Indians showed incredible resilience.
This victory is a major milestone, marking India’s first China Masters win since the tournament began in 2005.
The duo attributed their victory to superior physical conditioning and a disciplined strategic approach that focuses on playing to their core strengths.
With this momentum, Rankireddy and Shetty are now turning their focus to defending their gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan later this month.
