Pricha SOMSIRI / Nattaphon THAWEESAP beats Hardik MAKKAR / Ruthick RAGUPATHI to move on to the Semi Finals in the men's doubles this BAHRAIN BWF Para World 2026

Pricha SOMSIRI / Nattaphon THAWEESAP dropped the opener but found another gear at the BAHRAIN BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026, overturning Hardik MAKKAR / Ruthick RAGUPATHI 22-24 21-17 21-11 in the Men's Doubles Quarter Finals.

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24-22 — game 1 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 2 points.

What's Next

Pricha SOMSIRI / Nattaphon THAWEESAP advances to the semi-finals of the BAHRAIN BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026, while Hardik MAKKAR / Ruthick RAGUPATHI's run ends here.

Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis

Prior to the encounter, the AI Scout model favored Hardik MAKKAR / Ruthick RAGUPATHI with a 68% confidence projection on the draw's seeding. Defying the analytical model's 68% projection, Pricha SOMSIRI / Nattaphon THAWEESAP produced a decisive tactical shift to secure the upset.

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