At the BWF World Championship 2026, Karnataka’s Ayush Shetty shocked everyone by pulling off a huge upset by defeating the defending champion. Along with this, he has entered the tournament with a bang. The special thing is that the 21-year-old young player from India has created this history in his debut match in the World Badminton Championship.
Didn’t let the pressure get the better of him and created an upset
Ayush knocked out world number 1 player and defending champion Shi Yu Chi of China in the round of 64 in a tough match. Ayush Shetty, ranked 22nd in the world, won this match 21-14, 13-21, 21-19. The Chinese player tried to make a comeback, but Ayush remained patient and did not let the pressure overwhelm him. Ayush told the same thing after the match that he was a little scared but he told himself to stay calm and maintain focus. Aayush Shetty has given a scathing reply to the critics while accounting for the defeat in the final of the Asian Championship.
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