Who after Satwik-Chirag in the doubles pipeline of India?
NEW DELHI, Aug. 8 -- As Indian shuttlers prepare for the BWF World Championships starting August 17, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty once again stand as the country's best bet for glory. But behind their trailblazing achievements lies a critical question facing Indian badminton: what comes after the ace pair?
Building a sustainable supply chain of world-class doubles pairs remains one of the most pressing challenges for Indian badminton. Chief national coach Pullela Gopichand believes that securing the future of Indian doubles requires early talent specialisation, central coordination, and a comprehensive overhaul of the national coaching framework.
For decades, Indian badminton has operated under a heavy singles-centric system. Y...
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