Ep10: Chirag Shetty - The Status of Indian Badminton, Funny Satwik Stories & Ladies vs Mens, 2 vs 1

We finally have Indian badminton superstar, Chirag Shetty on The Average Not Average Podcast! Alongside Viktor Axelsen, CK discusses the growth, status and impact of badminton is having on India. Chirag also shares some funny stories of his doubles partner, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy as well as his opinion if Viktor could win a 2 vs 1 match against, womens doubles Olympic medalists, Chiharu Shida and Nami Matsuyama. 00:00 – 🎬 Funny Intro Blooper ft. Chirag Shetty 00:50 – 🎙️ CK & Viktor Kick Things Off 02:38 – 🆚 2 vs 1? Viktor vs Shida/Matsuyama – Let’s Make It Happen! 06:40 – 🇮🇳 Viktor on India’s Badminton Culture & Community 09:50 – 🏸 Throwback: Viktor’s Experience in the Old PBL 11:30 – ☀️ Coping with India’s Intense Conditions 14:15 – 🔍 What’s India’s Unique Playing Style? 16:50 – 🧠 Off Days: How Viktor Regains His Focus 18:30 – 📅 CK’s Tournament & Training Strategy 20:40 – 🏆 Sporting Awards – Any Wins? 24:00 – 💼 Business Side of Badminton in India 27:25 – 👨‍🏫 Switching Coaches: What Changed for Viktor? 28:20 – 🗣️ Communication Between Satwik & Chirag 30:00 – 🤕 Viktor: “I Had the Worst Physical Test Results” 34:10 – 📞 Calling Chirag – Where You At? 36:30 – 📊 Tracking Stats & Records – Yes or No? 38:00 – 🌍 How The Average Not Average Podcast is Impacting Global Badminton 39:00 – 🔄 How Tournaments Have Evolved Over Time 41:00 – 👋 Chirag Shetty Joins the Podcast 43:30 – 🏅 Favourite Tournament Win? 45:30 – 📉 More points in a Super 1000 Tournament? 46:50 – 🩺 Coping With Rehab After Surgery 49:30 – 🕒 A Day in the Life of Chirag Shetty 50:30 – 👬 The Shetty-Rankireddy Pair: How It Started? 53:30 – 🔁 Changing Coaches = Changing Training? 55:00 – ⌛ Ageing in Badminton – How It Affects Preparation 56:45 – 🧩 What Happens When One Partner is Injured? 58:30 – 🥊 Who Wins? Viktor vs Shida/Matsuyama – Chirag’s POV 01:02:00 – 🏆 Chirag’s Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards in India 01:03:20 – 🧱 Structure of India’s Top Badminton Program 01:06:15 – 🤔 How Many Players Train at India’s Badminton Centre? 01:08:20 – 🏙️ Do Fans Recognise You on the Streets? 01:09:30 – 🎯 Future Goals for the Stars 01:10:30 – 💰 Govt. Rewards for Big Achievements? 01:12:00 – ✈️ Training Abroad – Dubai Sessions 01:14:00 – 😂 Funny Stories with Satwik 01:15:30 – 🎤 Wrap-Up: End of Podcast Follow in on the conversation and follow on social media for more content. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BwlJdl... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram:   / theaveragenotaverage   YouTube:    / @theaveragenotaveragepodcast   CK's YouTube Channel:    / @ckyew   Viktor's YouTube Channel:    / @viktoraxelsen7830   CK's Instagram:   / ckyew_official   Viktor's Instagram:   / viktoraxelsen