Ayush Shetty: “The Crowd Gave Me a Lot of Energy”

Indian badminton’s young prodigy Ayush Shetty produced a stunning upset at the BWF World Championships, defeating World No. 1 Shi Yu Qi in the opening round.

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Speaking to the media after his memorable victory, Shetty credited the home crowd for giving him the extra energy needed during the challenging contest.

A memorable #BWFWorldChampionships debut for 🇮🇳 Ayush Shetty! 🔥 #NewDelhi2026 pic.twitter.com/z3MPJDA0WP

— BWF (@bwfmedia) August 17, 2026

“Definitely, the crowd was really behind me and was giving me energy. I was a bit tired, but the crowd cheering like that gave me a lot of energy,” Shetty said.

The victory marks a major milestone in Shetty’s emerging career and underlines his potential on the world stage. Beating the top-ranked Shi Yu Qi in his opening-round match will give the young Indian significant confidence as he continues his campaign at the World Championships.
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