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Ayush Shetty, 20, Stuns World No. 1 to Reach Badminton Asia Championships Final

By IANS News April 11, 2026 • 18:48 PM View: 851

At just 20 years old, Ayush Shetty has already made a name for himself on the international badminton stage, most recently stunning the world by defeating World No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn at the Badminton Asia Championships on Saturday.

The Indian shuttler’s remarkable semi-final victory at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre has not only booked him a spot in the final but also announced his arrival as a force to be reckoned with in men’s singles badminton.

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