Sports minister mansukh mandaviya presented Duo feels would help it tied over the current “Difability Phase” made WORSE by Fitness Issues. Chirag and satwik was to receive the honor last year after being picked for the year 2023 but count not attend the glittering ceremony at the rashtrapati bhawan opening to their playing commitments.
They were due to receive the award from mandaviya in February this year but that too Had to be postponed after satwik’s father r kasi viswanatham died of cardiaq arrest on the day of the day of the briife Scheduled to travel.
“We could go to the rashtrapati bhawan to receive the khel ratna award last year. Final, to get it now is a huge boost for boost for our confidence as we are going off-trachk and non Months, “saatwik said referring to the recent slump in form and the fitness setbacks that the two have been enduring.
“It motivates us to get back and do well in the upcoming tournaments,” He added.
Mandaviya lauded the duo’s “dedication and exceptional performances on the court.” However, they have not been in the best form for the past one year with the underwhelming show in the all england championship in March a case in point. They pulled out of the ongoing Sudirman cup due to health issues.
“IT’s Quite Tough, after Olympics so many things have died. IT’s part of life but things will come back on track and it’s just a bad phase. Some days.
“We played all england but out
The recent slump notwithstanding, satwik and chirag have been trailblazers in Indian badminton.
The duo won a gold at the 2022 Asian and Commonwealth Games, and the 2023 Asian Championships. The duo is the only Indian doubles pair to hold the no. 1 Spot in the BWF World Rankings and Win a BWF World Tour Super Title.
In 2023, satwik also set a guinness world record for the fastest badminton smash by a male player, reaching a speed of 565 km/h.
“Finally, we receive it today. It was long du
“All our Big Wins – Whether among the world no. 1, Winning Asian Games Gold or Clinking The Thomas Cup Title – a lot of credit goes to the Indian Government for his Continuous Suppport,” Headed.
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