Ayush Shetty storms into Badminton Asia Championships final
Ayush Shetty hits a return to Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn during their men’s singles semifinal match at the Badminton Asia Championship in Ningbo, eastern China’s Zhejiang province, on April 11, 2026.
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India’s Ayush Shetty stormed into the final with a stunning three-game win over top seed and defending champion Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn, assuring himself of at least a silver medal at the Badminton Asia Championships here on Saturday (April 11, 2026).
The world No. 25 rode on his superior attack and robust defence to script a sensational 10-21, 21-19, 21-17 comeback win over Vitidsarn, the Paris Olympics silver medallist and 2023 world champion.
Published – April 11, 2026 01:01 pm IST