<p>India had plenty to cheer for in the calendar year in terms of sporting events. Kidambi Srikanth ended India's year with a bang after contesting at the men's final of the BWF World Championships on Sunday, versus Singapore's Loh Keun Yew. Despite ending on the wrong side, losing &nbsp;21-15, 22-20, Srikanth made India proud by securing the silver medal whereas his compatriot Lakshya Sen ended at the third spot, with a bronze medal after the two countries faced each other in the semi-finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the unversed, Srikanth's silver was the first by an Indian male at BWF World C'ships history. PV&nbsp;Sindhu remains the only gold medallist for the country in the history of the&nbsp;World C'ships.</p>

<p>After Srikanth's final face-off, Sachin Tendulkar, former sports minister Kiren Rijiju and many others congratulated Srikanth and also lauded Lakshya for his achievements in the BWF World C'ships.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Tendulkar wrote, "Proud of you, @srikidambi &amp; @lakshya_sen on winning the Silver MedalSecond place medal &amp; Bronze Medal Third place medal respectively at #BWFWorldChampionships at Huelva. Congratulations and wishing you two the very best! It’s great to have 2 shuttlers from India on the podium."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Proud of you, <a href="https://twitter.com/srikidambi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@srikidambi</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/lakshya_sen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lakshya_sen</a> on winning the Silver Medal🥈 &amp; Bronze Medal 🥉 respectively at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BWFWorldChampionships?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BWFWorldChampionships</a> at Huelva.<br />
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It’s great to have 2 shuttlers from India 🇮🇳 on the podium. <a href="https://t.co/ZlHLkqCmmv">pic.twitter.com/ZlHLkqCmmv</a></p>
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<p>Rijiju, on the other hand, wrote, "I extend my heartiest congratulations to&nbsp;<br />
@lakshya_sen on bagging Bronze medal at the #BWFWorldChampionships2021. This is Lakshya's maiden medal at the World Championship. Now waiting for the historic final match of&nbsp;@srikidambi"</p>

<p>He then praised Srikanth after the finale and said, "Kidambi Srikanth has made India proud by becoming the first Indian man to reach the final at BWF World Badminton Championship in Huelva, Spain and secured silver medal for India Flag of India&nbsp; Congratulations&nbsp;@srikidambi"</p>

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Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/srikidambi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@srikidambi</a> 🏸 <a href="https://t.co/Is8kVTGk8h">https://t.co/Is8kVTGk8h</a> <a href="https://t.co/6mkFhxpg8r">pic.twitter.com/6mkFhxpg8r</a></p>
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<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kidambi-srikanth-becomes-first-indian-male-shuttler-to-win-silver-at-bwf-world-championships-438198"><strong>Kidambi Srikanth becomes first Indian male shuttler to win silver at BWF World Championships</strong></a></p>

<p>The Bharat Army also wrote, "CHAMPIONS! Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth became only the 3rd and 4th male shuttlers from India to win medals at the World Championships"</p>

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<p>Srikanth had made it to the summit clash after beating youngster Lakshya in a three-set thriller. Losing the opening game 17-21, Srikanth used his experience and came from behind to win 21-14 and 21-17 in a riveting contest before going down in the finale. His silver is India's third overall after Sindhu and Saina Nehwal.&nbsp;</p>


India had plenty to cheer for in the calendar year in terms of sporting events. Kidambi Srikanth ended India's year with a bang after contesting at the men's final of the BWF World Championships on Sunday, versus Singapore's Loh Keun Yew.

India had plenty to cheer for in the calendar year in terms of sporting events. Kidambi Srikanth ended India's year with a bang after contesting at the men's final of the BWF World Championships on Sunday, versus Singapore's Loh Keun Yew. Despite ending on the wrong side, losing 21-15, 22-20, Srikanth made India proud by securing the silver medal whereas his compatriot Lakshya Sen ended at the third spot, with a bronze medal after the two countries faced each other in the semi-finals. For the unversed, Srikanth's silver was the first by an Indian male at BWF World C'ships history. PV Sindhu remains the only gold medallist for the country in the history of the World C'ships. After Srikanth's final face-off, Sachin Tendulkar, former sports minister Kiren Rijiju and many others congratulated Srikanth and also lauded Lakshya for his achievements in the BWF World C'ships. Kidambi Srikanth 🇮🇳 and Loh Kean Yew 🇸🇬 are as cool as cucumbers in this spectacular rally.#TotalEnergiesBadminton #BWFWorldChampionships #Huelva2021 pic.twitter.com/0FS7OzBCb1 — BWF (@bwfmedia) December 20, 2021 × Tendulkar wrote, "Proud of you, @srikidambi & @lakshya_sen on winning the Silver MedalSecond place medal & Bronze Medal Third place medal respectively at #BWFWorldChampionships at Huelva. Congratulations and wishing you two the very best! It’s great to have 2 shuttlers from India on the podium." Proud of you, @srikidambi & @lakshya_sen on winning the Silver Medal🥈 & Bronze Medal 🥉 respectively at #BWFWorldChampionships at Huelva. Congratulations and wishing you two the very best! It’s great to have 2 shuttlers from India 🇮🇳 on the podium. pic.twitter.com/ZlHLkqCmmv — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 19, 2021 × Rijiju, on the other hand, wrote, "I extend my heartiest congratulations to @lakshya_sen on bagging Bronze medal at the #BWFWorldChampionships2021. This is Lakshya's maiden medal at the World Championship. Now waiting for the historic final match of @srikidambi" He then praised Srikanth after the finale and said, "Kidambi Srikanth has made India proud by becoming the first Indian man to reach the final at BWF World Badminton Championship in Huelva, Spain and secured silver medal for India Flag of India Congratulations @srikidambi" Kidambi Srikanth has made India proud by becoming the first Indian man to reach the final at BWF World Badminton Championship in Huelva, Spain and secured silver medal for India 🇮🇳 Congratulations @srikidambi 🏸 https://t.co/Is8kVTGk8h pic.twitter.com/6mkFhxpg8r — Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) December 19, 2021 × ALSO READ | Kidambi Srikanth becomes first Indian male shuttler to win silver at BWF World Championships The Bharat Army also wrote, "CHAMPIONS! Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth became only the 3rd and 4th male shuttlers from India to win medals at the World Championships" 🇮🇳🏸 CHAMPIONS! Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth became only the 3rd and 4th male shuttlers from India to win medals at the World Championships 💯 📸 Getty • #LakshyaSen #KidambiSrikanth #WorldChampionships2021 #IndiaOnTheRise #Badminton #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/9cagDVCapQ — The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) December 19, 2021 × Srikanth had made it to the summit clash after beating youngster Lakshya in a three-set thriller. Losing the opening game 17-21, Srikanth used his experience and came from behind to win 21-14 and 21-17 in a riveting contest before going down in the finale. His silver is India's third overall after Sindhu and Saina Nehwal.

Tendulkar, Rijiju lead wishes as Kidambi Srikanth & Lakshya Sen make India proud at BWF World C'ships

<p>Ace shuttler Kidambi Srikanth went down fighting against&nbsp;Singapore's&nbsp;Loh Kean Yew in the men's singles final of the BWF World Championships on Sunday (December 19). Despite losing, Srikanth scripted a historic feat as he became the first male shuttler from India to clinch a silver medal at the World Championships.</p>

<p>It was a hard-fought contest between the two finalists but Loh Kean&nbsp;managed to get the better of the Indian ace 21-15, 22-20 in straight sets to bag his maiden World Championships title. Srikanth lost the first game by a big margin but made a brilliant comeback in the second as he gained a six-point lead at 9-3 before Loh Kean&nbsp;managed to edge him out closely to take the game 22-20.</p>

<p>It was world no. 15 Srikanth's first defeat against world no. 22 Loh Kean. The Singapore shuttler produced some excellent smashes and didn't let the intensity go down against Srikanth, who is far more experienced but was outplayed by the youngster's speed and resilience.</p>

<p>Srikanth joined an elite list of Indian male shuttlers to have won a medal at the BWF World Championships. He remains the only one to have played the final and won a silver at the showpiece event. Prakash Padukone (1983), B Sai Praneeth (2019) and Lakshay Sen, who Srikanth defeated in the semi-final on Saturday, are the other three Indian men to have won a medal at the World Championships. All three have won bronze medals.</p>

<p>Srikanth had headed into the summit clash as one of the favourites after defeating Lakshya in a marathon semi-final on Saturday which lasted over an hour. However, he couldn't bring his A-game to the court and had to settle for silver despite looking in great control in the second game where he almost forced a decider after leading 16-18 with just three points required to win the game.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-akane-yamaguchi-beats-world-no1-tai-tzu-ying-to-win-womens-singles-title-438181">BWF World Championships: Akane Yamaguchi beats World No.1 Tai Tzu Ying to win women's singles title</a></p>

<p>Loh Kean fought back into the contest and pulled off a miraculous escape in the second game&nbsp;to deny the Indian ace a chance at finishing on the top of the podium at the BWF World Championships. Srikanth is the third Indian overall after PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal to win a silver medal at the World Championships.</p>

<p>Sindhu remains the only gold medallist for India in the history of the&nbsp;World Championships. She had clinched glory at the showpiece event in 2019 after defeating Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in the final.</p>

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Ace shuttler Kidambi Srikanth went down fighting against Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in the men's singles final of the BWF World Championships on Sunday (December 19).

Ace shuttler Kidambi Srikanth went down fighting against Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in the men's singles final of the BWF World Championships on Sunday (December 19). Despite losing, Srikanth scripted a historic feat as he became the first male shuttler from India to clinch a silver medal at the World Championships. It was a hard-fought contest between the two finalists but Loh Kean managed to get the better of the Indian ace 21-15, 22-20 in straight sets to bag his maiden World Championships title. Srikanth lost the first game by a big margin but made a brilliant comeback in the second as he gained a six-point lead at 9-3 before Loh Kean managed to edge him out closely to take the game 22-20. It was world no. 15 Srikanth's first defeat against world no. 22 Loh Kean. The Singapore shuttler produced some excellent smashes and didn't let the intensity go down against Srikanth, who is far more experienced but was outplayed by the youngster's speed and resilience. Srikanth joined an elite list of Indian male shuttlers to have won a medal at the BWF World Championships. He remains the only one to have played the final and won a silver at the showpiece event. Prakash Padukone (1983), B Sai Praneeth (2019) and Lakshay Sen, who Srikanth defeated in the semi-final on Saturday, are the other three Indian men to have won a medal at the World Championships. All three have won bronze medals. Srikanth had headed into the summit clash as one of the favourites after defeating Lakshya in a marathon semi-final on Saturday which lasted over an hour. However, he couldn't bring his A-game to the court and had to settle for silver despite looking in great control in the second game where he almost forced a decider after leading 16-18 with just three points required to win the game. Also Read: BWF World Championships: Akane Yamaguchi beats World No.1 Tai Tzu Ying to win women's singles title Loh Kean fought back into the contest and pulled off a miraculous escape in the second game to deny the Indian ace a chance at finishing on the top of the podium at the BWF World Championships. Srikanth is the third Indian overall after PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal to win a silver medal at the World Championships. Sindhu remains the only gold medallist for India in the history of the World Championships. She had clinched glory at the showpiece event in 2019 after defeating Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in the final.

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