'Oh My God!': Ayush Shetty Stuns World No. 1 Shi Yu Qi With Historic BWF World Championships 2026 Win; Fans React
24htopnews | August 18, 2026 12:08 AM CST
Shetty started strongly and took the first game 21-14. Shi Yu Qi fought back in the second game and won it 21-13, taking the match into a deciding third game.
New Delhi, August 17: Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty pulled off a stunning upset at the BWF 2026 World Championships after defeating world No. 1 and defending champion Shi Yu Qi in a thrilling first-round match at the Indira Gandhi International Stadium in New Delhi.
The 21-year-old Indian won the three-game battle 21-14, 13-21, 21-19 in front of a loud home crowd.
Shetty Holds Nerve In Deciding Game
Shetty started strongly and took the first game 21-14. Shi Yu Qi fought back in the second game and won it 21-13, taking the match into a deciding third game.
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