Badminton Asia Championship 2026: Impressive Run Continue by Ayush Shetty
Ayush
Shetty continued his impressive run as he stunned World number 4 Jonthan Christie of Indonesia in two straight games to enter the semi-finals of
the Badminton Asia Championship 2026 played at Ningbo, China on 10th
April.
The first
game began with Jonthan Christie showing class keeping Ayush Shetty under some
pressure. Soon after, Shetty stormed back before Christie took a 11-8 lead at
the mid-game break. After the interval, Shetty took 3 points in succession to
level scores at 11-11.
Christie
looked good to take the game away with 20-18 scoreline. Ayush Shetty stormed
back into the match level scores at 20-20. The match ebbed and flowed before
Shetty won the first game with 23-21 scoreline. Christie committed lots of
unforced errors while Shetty showed composure to fight back from tough
position.
The second
game saw Shetty starting on a positive note with 5-2 lead. Christie stormed
back into the match with successive points to level the scores at 6-6. Both
players fought for each point before Shetty took a 11-9 lead at break. After
the interval, Shetty looked in sensational form producing some lovely shots
keeping Christie under pressure.
Despite
some fight by Christie, Shetty held onto his nerves to win the second game by
21-17 to move into the semi-finals. It has been an impressive performance by 20-year-old
Ayush Shetty stunning the likes of Li Shifeng, Chi Yu Jen and Jonthan Christie.
Ayush
Shetty has confirmed bronze medal in this prestigious event. He will face a tough challenge of Kulvuant Vitisdarn of Thailand.
Ayush
Shetty has been in sensational form and would be looking to perform brilliantly
in the last four stage.
Result of Ayush
Shetty in Quarterfinals (Badminton Asia Championship 2026)
Ayush
Shetty defeated Jonthan Christie (Men’s Singles)- 23-21, 21-17.
Ayush Shetty stuns World number 4 Jonthan Christie to confirm bronze medal for India in the 2026 Badminton Asia Championship.
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