Badminton Asia Championship 2026: Stunning Performance by Ayush Shetty

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Ayush Shetty became the first Indian after a gap of 61 years to win a sliver medal at the prestigious Badminton Asia Championship 2026 played at Ningbo, China on 12th April.

Shetty lost to 2nd seeded and local favorite Shi Y Q in two straight games. Both players began on even keel before Shi Y Q looked in sublime touch not allowing any chances for the 20 year Indian. At mid-game interval, Shi took a 11-6 lead. After the break, it was one-way traffic as Shi completely dominated winning first game by 21-8.

The second game saw Ayush Shetty putting pressure on Shi with smashes and drop shots with 7-3 lead. Shi then showed his class making life tough for the Indian with lovely shots. At the mid-game interval, Shi led 11-8. After the break, the Chinese maintained the momentum winning by 21-10 and winning title.

Ayush Shetty brilliant run in his debut Badminton Asia Championship 2026

Before this tournament, Ayush Shetty struggled with his form and fitness. He stunned the 7th seeded Li Shifeng of China in the first round with a 21-13, 21-16 scoreline. It was a dominating performance by the 20-year-old Indian.

Ayush then got rid of Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei in the round of 16. It was another impressive performance with 21-16, 21-12 scoreline.

He then stepped up his game in the quarterfinals defeating the World number 4 and seeded 3rd Jonathan Christie by 23-21, 21-17. Ayush stormed back into the match trailing 18-20 in first game before holding onto his nerves to win first game.

Ayush Shetty then produced the biggest upset of the tournament defeating the World number 1 Kulvanut Vitisdarn of Thailand in three games. The first game saw Ayush struggling losing by 10-21.

It was a stunning comeback by Ayush Shetty in the 2nd game keeping his nerves under pressure to win by 21-19. The third game saw Ayush dominate to win by 21-17 and enter the finals of this tournament after a gap of 61 years.



 






Ayush Shetty win historic Silver medal at the 2026 Badminton Asia Championship 

 

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