Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty, born on July 4, 1997, is a prominent Indian badminton player. Alongside his partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, they have made history as the first Indian doubles pair to reach World No. 1 in the BWF World Ranking, win the BWF World Tour 1000 series, and secure a gold medal at the Asian Games in badminton
Chirag Shetty Background
| Full Name | Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty |
|---|---|
| Height | 186 cm (6 feet 1 inch) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Born On | July 4, 1997 |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Sport | Badminton |
| Nation | India |
Chirag Shetty was born on July 4, 1997, in Malad, Mumbai, to Chandrashekhar and Sujata Shetty, a Tulu family. His father is a hotelier.[5] He began training at Uday Pawar Badminton Academy, which is located at Goregaon Sports Club but later shifted to Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad. Coach Tan Kim Her paired him with Satwiksairaj Rankireddy after determining that two tall, strong players with skills could combine to form a formidable team.
Career
2018
Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy made history in 2018 by securing a gold medal for India in the mixed team event at the Commonwealth Games and earning a silver in men’s doubles. They clinched their first BWF World Tour title at the Hyderabad Open, triumphing over the Indonesian duo Akbar Bintang Cahyono and Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani.
2019
In 2019, Shetty and Rankireddy became trailblazers as the first Indian doubles pair to win a BWF Superseries or BWF World Tour (Super 500+) title, securing victory at the Thailand Open against China’s Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen. They also finished as runners-up at the French Open, falling to the formidable Indonesian pair Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo.
2021
Shetty and Rankireddy faced setbacks in 2021, bowing out in the second round of the 2020 Yonex Thailand Open to Indonesia’s Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan. Their Olympic journey ended in the group stage, despite a notable victory over eventual gold medalists Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin. They qualified for the BWF World Tour Finals for the first time but withdrew after an early loss to Denmark’s Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen.
2022
The year 2022 saw Shetty and Rankireddy start strong by winning the India Open and contributing to India’s historic Thomas Cup victory. They clinched the men’s doubles gold at the Commonwealth Games, overcame defending champions at the BWF World Championships to secure a bronze, and won their first Super 750 title at the French Open.
2023
In 2023, Shetty and Rankireddy added to their accolades by winning the Swiss Open, the Asian Championships, and their first BWF World Super 1000 title at the Indonesia Open. They continued their winning streak at the Korea Open, showcasing their dominance in men’s doubles.
2024
In 2024, the duo reached the finals of the Malaysia Open and India Open but fell short against strong opponents. Their perseverance paid off with a victory at the French Open, their first tour win of the year. However, they faced an early exit at the Singapore Open against a Danish pair.
Awards and Achievements
World Championships - Men's Doubles
| Year | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan | Bronze |
Commonwealth Games - Men's Doubles
| Year | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre, Gold Coast, Australia | Silver |
| 2022 | National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England | Gold |
Asian Games - Men's Doubles
| Year | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Binjiang Gymnasium, Hangzhou, China | Gold |
Asian Championships - Men's Doubles
| Year | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sheikh Rashid Bin Hamdan Indoor Hall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Gold |
BWF World Tour (9 titles, 5 runners-up) - Men's Doubles
| Year | Tournament | Level | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Hyderabad Open | Super 100 | Winner |
| 2018 | Syed Modi International | Super 300 | Runner-up |
| 2019 | Thailand Open | Super 500 | Winner |
| 2019 | French Open | Super 750 | Runner-up |
| 2022 | India Open | Super 500 | Winner |
| 2022 | French Open | Super 750 | Winner |
| 2023 | Swiss Open | Super 300 | Winner |
| 2023 | Indonesia Open | Super 1000 | Winner |
| 2023 | Korea Open | Super 500 | Winner |
| 2023 | China Masters | Super 750 | Runner-up |
| 2024 | Malaysia Open | Super 1000 | Runner-up |
| 2024 | India Open | Super 750 | Runner-up |
| 2024 | French Open | Super 750 | Winner |
| 2024 | Thailand Open | Super 500 | Winner |
BWF International Challenge/Series (6 titles) - Men's Doubles
| Year | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mauritius International | Winner |
| 2016 | India International Series | Winner |
| 2016 | Tata Open India International | Winner |
| 2016 | Bangladesh International | Winner |
| 2017 | Vietnam International | Winner |
| 2019 | Brazil International | Winner |
BWF Junior International (3 titles, 3 runners-up) - Boys' Doubles
| Year | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | India Junior International | Runner-up |
| 2014 | India Junior International | Winner |
| 2014 | Belgian Junior International | Winner |
| 2014 | Swiss Junior International | Winner |
BWF Junior International (3 titles, 3 runners-up) - Mixed Doubles
| Year | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | India Junior International | Runner-up |
| 2015 | India Junior International | Runner-up |
National Awards
| Award | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arjuna Award | 2020 | A prestigious award for outstanding achievements in sports. |
| Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna | 2023 | The highest sporting honour of India. |
Net Worth
Chirag's net worth is around $5 million. Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy began the year by winning the India Open. We were also a member of the Indian squad that won the Thomas Cup. In the final, the Indonesians Kevin, Sanjay Sukamuljo, and Mohd Ahsan snatched the valuable gems, demonstrating genuine grit and perseverance to win the indisputable second jewel and complete the third jewel 21-19.
Also Read: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy: Age, Height, Net Worth, Awards, and Records
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