In case you’re wondering…
Who is Ayush Shetty?
Ayush, who hails from Karnataka, made headlines in 2023 when he won the bronze medal at the BWF World Junior Championships.
Training at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA) in Bengaluru, his reflexes and movement have prompted many to call him the next big thing in Indian badminton.
Last year, he won his first major title, the US Open title, beating Brian Yang 21-18, 21-13 in the final, becoming the first Indian to win a BWF World Tour title in 2025.
“Ayush’s initial target was to be a top-25 player by the end of the year. With this kind of performance, this is definitely within his reach. In the long term, Ayush is a world top-10 player for sure. He has a very bright future,” Sagar Chopda, PPBA head coach, had earlier told Sportstar.
In case you're wondering... Who is Ayush Shetty?Ayush, who hails from Karnataka, made headlines in…
India’s newest badminton sensation Ayush Shetty will be in action against China’s Shi Yuqi in the final of the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo on Sunday.
Ayush stunned World No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in the semifinal to qualify for the final and assure India of a medal. Meanwhile, Yuqi beat Taiwan’s Chou Tien-chen 16-21, 21-12, 21-17 in the penultimate stage.
At the Asia Championships, Ayush opened his campaign with a stunning win over World No. 7 Li Shi Feng before beating Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei to qualify for the quarterfinals.
In the quarters, the Indian youngsters pulled off another upset, beating World No. 4 Jonathan Christie to enter the final four.
Streaming information
When is the Badminton Asia Championship final between Ayush Shetty and Shi Yuqi happening?
The Badminton Asia Championship final between Ayush Shetty and Shi Yuqi will happen in Ningbo, China at 1PM IST.
Where to watch the Badminton Asia Championship final between Ayush Shetty and Shi Yuqi?
The Badminton Asia Championship final between Ayush Shetty and Shi Yuqi will be streamed live on the Badminton Asia Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Published on Apr 12, 2026
India’s newest badminton sensation Ayush Shetty will be in action against China’s Shi Yuqi in the final of the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo on Sunday.
Ayush stunned World No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in the semifinal to qualify for the final and assure India of a medal. Meanwhile, Yuqi beat Taiwan’s Chou Tien-chen 16-21, 21-12, 21-17 in the penultimate stage.
At the Asia Championships, Ayush opened his campaign with a stunning win over World No. 7 Li Shi Feng before beating Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei to qualify for the quarterfinals.
In the quarters, the Indian youngsters pulled off another upset, beating World No. 4 Jonathan Christie to enter the final four.
Streaming information
When is the Badminton Asia Championship final between Ayush Shetty and Shi Yuqi happening?
The Badminton Asia Championship final between Ayush Shetty and Shi Yuqi will happen in Ningbo, China at 1PM IST.
Where to watch the Badminton Asia Championship final between Ayush Shetty and Shi Yuqi?
The Badminton Asia Championship final between Ayush Shetty and Shi Yuqi will be streamed live on the Badminton Asia Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Published on Apr 12, 2026
India’s newest badminton sensation Ayush Shetty will be in action against China’s Shi Yuqi in…