Ayush shocks Vitidsarn, makes the title decider
India’s Ayush Shetty hits a return to Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn during their men’s singles semifinal match at the Badminton Asia Championship in Ningbo, eastern China’s Zhejiang province on April 11, 2026
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India’s Ayush Shetty stormed into the final with a stunning three-game win over top seed and defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand, assuring himself of at least a silver at the Badminton Asia Championships here on Saturday (April 11, 2026).
The World No. 25 rode on his superior attack and robust defence to script a sensational 10-21, 21-19, 21-17 comeback win over the Paris Olympics silver medallist and the 2023 World champion, in the semifinal that lasted 75 minutes.
Published – April 12, 2026 01:06 am IST
