Badminton Asia Championships 2026 Highlight: Ayush Shetty’s dream run ended with a historic silver at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026, ending India’s 61-year wait for a men’s singles silver.
Playing his first major senior final, the 20-year-old went down 8-21, 10-21 to the experienced Shi Yuqi, who claimed his second continental title.
After a tough opening game, Shetty fought hard in the second, even taking an early lead, but pressure and errors allowed Shi to take control. Despite the loss, Shetty’s fearless run marks the arrival of a promising new star for India.
