Sindhu, Ayush Shetty headline five wins for India on World Championships Day 1
Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Ayush Shetty led their nation to a triumphant start at the Badminton World Championships on Day 1, securing five wins. Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, dominated her match against Ireland's Sophia Noble, winning 21-7, 21-11 in just 30 minutes. The home crowd's support gave Sindhu goosebumps, and she credited the atmosphere for her success.
Ayush Shetty, unseeded, overcame reigning world champion Shi Yuqi of China in a grueling 73-minute contest. The Indian duo also claimed victories in women's doubles, with Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, and in men's doubles, with Hariharan Amasukaran and Arjun MR, making it a perfect five wins for India on the opening day.
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