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Ayush Shetty Earns Silver Medal in Continental Badminton Clash
12 Apr
Summary
- Ayush Shetty secured a silver medal at the Asian Badminton Championships.
- He lost to China's Shi Yuqi in the final match.
- Shetty won a tough three-setter in the semifinals.
Indian badminton player Ayush Shetty secured a silver medal at the Asian Badminton Championships on Sunday, April 12, 2026. He was defeated by China's Shi Yuqi in the summit clash, concluding his tournament with a runner-up finish.
Shetty's journey to the final included notable victories. He began by defeating home favorite SF Li and subsequently overcame Y Chi in the Round of 16. In the quarterfinals, Shetty achieved a straight-sets win against Indonesian star J Christie.
The semifinal match proved to be Shetty's only three-setter. The 20-year-old rallied from a game down to defeat Kunalvut Vitidsarn of Thailand with scores of 10-21, 21-19, and 21-17, securing his place in the final.
However, in the final match, Shetty was unable to secure the gold medal, falling to Yuqi in straight games with a final score of 8-21, 10-21. His performance highlights a significant achievement in the continental championship.
