Ayush Shetty Reflects On Past Defeats To Shi Yu Qi Before Worlds Showdown
News sports badminton Ayush Shetty Reflects On Past Defeats To Shi Yu Qi Before Worlds Showdown Ayush Shetty Reflects On Past Defeats To Shi Yu
News sports badminton Ayush Shetty Reflects On Past Defeats To Shi Yu Qi Before Worlds Showdown Ayush Shetty Reflects On Past Defeats To Shi Yu Qi Before Worlds Showdown Published By, Last Updated: August 10, 2026, 19:29 IST Ayush Shetty focuses on Shi Yu Qi match at BWF World Championships. Indian shuttler seeks upset after three prior defeats to top seed. Rapid Read Ayush Shetty in action (Picture credit: Badminton Photo) Star Indian men’s singles shuttler Ayush Shetty has said that he is currently focused on his opening round encounter against top seed Shi Yu Qi at the upcoming BWF World Championships, adding that he isn’t thinking too much about which shuttler he might face next.
At the Championships’ draw ceremony that was held in New Delhi, there was a subtle murmur among the attendees the moment Ayush was drawn against Shi in the first round. Ayush has faced the ace Chinese shuttler thrice in his career and has lost on all occasions, making it look like a contest heavily skewed towards Shi. If Ayush pulls off a giant-killing win in the first round, he will either face Sri Lanka’s Dumindu Abeywickrama or Peru’s Adriano Viale. Does the former train match by match, or is it a routine that includes everything? “Right now, we are taking it one match at a time. Our focus is on the first round and I think it will be a really good battle against Shi Yu Qi.
I am not thinking too much about who comes next. For now, our attention is firmly on the opening round," Ayush said while replying to a query from News18 Sports during a media interaction. Ayush has lost to Shi thrice, including in the Badminton Asia Championships final, but believes those losses have given him valuable lessons ahead of their next meeting. “I think I have lost thrice. I had some good learning, also in the BAC final. The tactical aspect of the game, he was much better, but we have been working hard. I feel stronger," Ayush said. “I think he is a really tough opponent. I remember the BAC final; he was really prepared.
I have gotten better; I have been analysing the match and also the mental aspect. You have to really work hard against him," Ayush added. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: August 10, 2026, 19:20 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...
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