Ayush registered a 23-21, 21-17 win over Olympian and third seed Christie to become the first Indian men\u2019s 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 maiden encounter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It will also be India\u2019s first medal at the Badminton Asia Championships since Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy\u2019s men\u2019s doubles gold in 2023.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the semi-finals, Ayush will take on the winner of the match between Paris 2024 silver medallist Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand and Weng Hongyang. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The opening game was fiercely contested, as neither player was able to break clear Christie heading into the break with a slender 11-10 lead. After resumption, the Indonesian took control of the game, stretching his advantage to 18-15 and even earning a game point before Ayush produced a fightback and forced the contest into a tie-break.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the semi-finals, Ayush will take on the winner of the match between Paris 2024 silver medallist Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand and Weng Hongyang. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier in the tournament, Ayush had stunned world No. 7 and reigning Asian Games champion Li Shi Feng in the opening round before beating Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei to qualify for the quarter-finals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n