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BWF World Cships: Ayush Shetty knocks out world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi in giant-killing opener

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Ayush Shetty Stuns World No. 1 Shi Yu Qi in BWF World Championships Opener

By IANS News August 18, 2026 • 08:41 AM View: 464

India's Ayush Shetty staged a major upset on Day 1 of the BWF World Championships, eliminating the world no. 1 and defending champion Shi Yu Qi of China with a dramatic 21-14, 13-21, 19-21 win in the nail-biting men's singles opening round match here on Monday.

It was Ayush's first win over the world no. 1 Chinese in four meetings. Before Monday, the Indian had lost all of his three matches against the Shi, the latest being the Badminton Asia Championship final, where he was outclassed.

TAGS Ayush Shetty Shi Yu Qi BWF World Championships India Badminton Men's Singles Badminton World Championship Indian Shuttler

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