Chirag Shetty Biography, Net Worth 2025, Age, Height, Education 

Chirag Shetty is an acclaimed Indian shuttler, who is a result of his powerful smashes, tactical play, and great partnership with Satwiksairaj Rankireddy. He is a main man behind putting Indian men’s doubles at the fore on the global stage. Also, beyond his athletic success, which he has achieved, Chirag is very much respected for his discipline, humility, and devotion to the sport.

Early Life and Education

Born in July 1997 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Chirag spent his upbringing in a sports-oriented family. His father, Chandrashekhar Shetty, is in the hotel business, and his mother, Sujata Shetty, runs a badminton academy at the Goregaon Sports Club. Also in the family is his sister Arya Shetty, who is also a badminton player. Chirag did his time at Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai, which he managed to do while also training from a young age.

Chirag, at the age of 7, developed a love for badminton, which led him to begin his training at Goregaon Sports Club under coach Manish Hadkar. At an early age, he won the school championship at Ryan International, which brought him to the fore. His pro career took off at Uday Pawar Academy and later in the esteemed Pullella Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad, where he also met his doubles partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy.

Career Journey

Chirag’s international journey began in 2013 at the Sushant Chipalkatti Memorial India Junior International Badminton Championship. Although he did not make it to the finals, his resolve only strengthened. In 2014, he won his first international gold in men’s doubles at the Swiss Junior Open, which was followed by a gold at the Belgian Junior Open.

Chirag and Satwiksairaj very soon rose to become India’s most successful doubles pair. They have won many BWF titles, which include:

• 2018 Hyderabad Open (Super 100)
• 2019 Thailand Open (Super 500)
• 2019 French Open (Super 750)
• 2022 India Open (Super 500)

They also secured six international series gold medals between 2016 and 2019 in countries like Mauritius, Bangladesh, and Brazil. At the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the pair represented India to win a silver in men’s doubles and gold in the mixed team event. Also in 2019, they made history by becoming the first Indian doubles team to win a BWF Super 500 title.

In 2021, that pair took the Indian team to the Olympics in Tokyo, where they did very well, but they didn’t quite make it to the semi-finals. In 2022, they are the main players in India’s great achievement of winning the Thomas Cup, which was the country’s first-ever title in that competition.

Awards and Recognition

For his great achievement in badminton, Chirag was awarded the Arjuna in 2020. He has become a role model for many young Indian shuttlers.

Personal Life and Net Worth

In 2025, Chirag Shetty turns 27 and is still not married. He stands at 1.86 meters tall, which goes nicely with his athletic physique, which enhances his explosive play. His net worth is also a detail we estimate to be around $5 million, from tournament winnings, brand deals, and his PBL career on Pune 7 Aces.

Conclusion

Chirag Shetty's rapid rise and transition from Mumbai courts to world courts is an example of hard work, family support, and tireless passion. With many years of success in badminton still to come, Chirag is also the inspiration for a new generation of players, which he, in turn, is a part of. We see in him how, with dedication and discipline, Indian badminton can break through to the world level.