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Badminton Asia Championships: Ayush Shetty loses to Shi Yu, wraps up sensational campaign with silve

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Ayush Shetty Finishes Runner-Up at Badminton Asia Championships After Loss to Shi Yu Qi

By IANS News April 13, 2026 • 09:10 AM View: 96

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’s singles player since HS Prannoy in 2018 to earn a podium finish at the continental championship.