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Badminton Asia Championships Final Highlights: Heartbreak for Ayush Shetty as Shi Yuqi Wins Men's Singles Final 21-8, 21-10
- On Sunday, April 12, 2026, reigning world champion Shi Yu Qi defeated Indian sensation Ayush Shetty 21-8, 21-10 in the Badminton Asia Championships final in Ningbo, claiming his first BAC title in just over 40 minutes.
- Shetty reached the final after stunning higher-ranked opponents Kunlavut Vitidsarn, Jonatan Christie, and Li Shi Feng, becoming only the second Indian men's singles player to reach this stage since Dinesh Khanna won gold in 1965.
- Shi controlled the tempo with tactical drop shots and powerful smashes, forcing errors throughout. Although Shetty took a 7-2 lead early in the second game, the world champion's precision and experience proved decisive in closing out the victory.
- Former India coach Vimal Kumar expressed confidence in Shetty's development following the performance, noting it serves as a vital learning opportunity ahead of the Thomas Cup in Denmark later this month.
- Shetty, who won the 2025 US Open title, aims to become a world top-10 player. His recent progress confirms his capacity to compete at the highest level in international badminton.
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Ayush Shetty: Rising Star in Asian Badminton Former India coach Vimal Kumar has expressed confidence in Ayush Shetty after the young badminton athlete's impressive silver medal finish at the Asia Championships. Kumar believes Shetty has demonstrated his capacity to compete at the highest level, which bodes well for India's Thomas Cup efforts in Denmark later this month.Despite his loss to world number two Shi Yuqi, Shetty's performance has been …
Ayush Shetty's dream run ends as Shi Yu Qi clinches Badminton Asia title
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Ayush Shetty's dream run at Badminton Asia Championships ends with silver after loss to Shi Yu Qi in final
Ayush Shetty enjoyed a sensational run at the Badminton Asia Championships, defeating top players like Jonatan Christie and Kunlavut Vitidsarn along the way. However, his impressive campaign came to an end in the final, where he fell short against reigning world champion Shi Yu Qi.
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