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‘I Would Like To Set My Own Benchmark’: Ayush Shetty Keen To Carve His Own Path At World Championships
Shi Yu Qi: Indian badminton youngster Ayush Shetty is determined to approach his World Championships debut on his own terms, refusing to measure himself against the legacy of India’s celebrated men’s singles players as he prepares to face China’s world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi in the opening round of the tournament.
The 21-year-old, who shot into the spotlight with a runner-up finish at the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo earlier this year, will have a formidable challenge immediately on his World Championships debut. Shi had defeated Shetty in straight games in the continental final, but the Indian will enter the rematch with greater experience and the backing of a home crowd.
Asked whether the achievements of Indian stars at the World Championships set a benchmark for him, Shetty said he would rather set his own standards than emulate those who came before him.
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