Ningbo, April 12 (IANS) Shuttler Ayush Shetty’s incredible run at the Badminton Asia Championships culminated in a runners-up finish after the Indian fell in straight games to second-seeded Shi Yu Qi of China in the men’s singles summit clash here on Sunday. The 20-year-old Indian, ranked 25th in the world rankings, suffered an 8-21, 10-21 loss against the reigning world champion Yu Qi in the final here at the Ningbo Olympic Center. With his silver medal finish, Ayush became the first Indian men…
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Ningbo, April 11 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has heaped rich praise on rising Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty, calling him a generational talent after the youngster stormed into the final of the Badminton Asia Championships with a stunning victory over World No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn.Ayush pulled off a sensational comeback win against the Paris 2024 silver medallist, defeating him 10-21, 21-19, 21-17 in a gripping men’s singles semifinal that lasted one hour and 15 minutes at the N…
Ningbo, April 11 (IANS) Ayush Shetty pulled off a stunning upset to reach the final of the Badminton Asia Championships, surprising World No. 1 and Paris 2024 silver medallist Kunlavut Vitidsarn in an exciting men’s singles semi-final at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre on Saturday. Ranked 25th, the Indian player showed remarkable determination to come from behind and beat the top seed 10-21, 21-19, 21-17 in a match that lasted one hour and 15 minutes. After being dominated in the first game, …
Ningbo, April 10 (IANS) Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty staged another upset at the Badminton Asia Championships as he stormed into the semi-finals after beating world No. 4 Jonatan Christie of Indonesia here at Ningbo Olympic Sports Center on Friday. Ayush registered a 23-21, 21-17 win over Olympian and third seed Christie to become the first Indian men’s singles badminton player since HS Prannoy in 2018 to secure a medal at the continental meet. This was Ayush’s first win over Christie in their…
Ningbo, April 9 (IANS) Ayush Shetty continued his fine form at the Badminton Asia Championships as he entered the quarterfinals after beating Chin Yu Jen of Taipie in straight games here on Thursday, while two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy concluded their campaigns with their respective second-round losses. Ayush, the US Open 2025 champion, registered a comfortable 21-16, 21-12 win over the Taipie shuttler in a match that lasted for 41 minutes.Ayush started off his campaign wit…
Ningbo, April 8 (IANS) Two-time Olympics medallist P. V. Sindhu and H.S. Prannoy overcame a tough first-round challenge, while Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth faced an unexpected exit as Indian fortunes varied on the first day of the Badminton Asia Championships on Wednesday. Sindhu was tested by Malaysia’s Wong Ling Ching before securing a hard-fought victory in three games. After dropping the opener 15-21, the Indian shuttler regrouped, taking control of the second game 21-11.The deciding g…
Ningbo (China), April 8 (IANS) Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty stuns World No. 7 Li Shi Feng with a dominant straight-games win to sail into the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships on Wednesday. Ayush registered a 21-13, 21-16 win over fifth-seed Chinese in a match that lasted 51 minutes at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center. This was Ayush’s first career meeting with the 2023 All England Open winner. He will next play world No. 20 Chi Yu Jen of Taipei for a place in the quarterfinals. T…
Ningbo (China), April 7 (IANS) India’s top mixed doubles pair, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, made a winning start to their campaign on Day 1 of the Badminton Asia Championships at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center in Ningbo, China.Facing Thailand’s Phuwanat Horbanluekit and Benyapa Aimsaard, the Indian duo claimed the opening game 21-14. The Thai pair responded with a dominant 21-11 win in the second to force a decider. Regaining their early momentum, Dhruv and Tanisha closed out the match…
Birmingham, March 7 (IANS) India’s top ranked men’s singles player Lakshya Sen continued his dream run at the All England Open 2026 as he packed off sixth seed and former champion Li Shi Feng in straights games to reach the semifinals here on Friday night. Sen, the 2022 All England finalist, defeated Li 21-13, 21-16 in exactly an hour to set up a last four clash against Canada’s Victor Lai, who got the better of Japan’s Koki Watanabe 18-21, 21-17, 21-15 in the other quarterfinals.The 24-…
Birmingham, March 5 (IANS) India’s Lakshya Sen overcame the disappointment of missing out on four match points in the second game to dominate the decider against Hong Kong’s NG Ka Long Angus to reach the quarterfinals of the All England Open here on Thursday. The 24-year-old Indian, who has upset top seed and defending champion Shi Yu Qi in the opening round, prevailed over NG 21-19, 21-23, 21-10 in an hour and 21 minutes. This was also Sen’s first win over NG in their four meetings, thoug…