Ayush Shetty Crashes Out Of BWF World Championships 2026 After Losing To Alwi Farhan In Pre-Quarterfinals

Indian badminton player Ayush Shetty was eliminated from the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi on Thursday after a tough loss to 11th-seeded Indonesian opponent Alwi Farhan in the men's singles pre-quarterfinals. The 21-year-old Indian shuttler was defeated 19-21, 11-21. Shetty felt he had chances in the opening game but couldn't capitalize on them, and Farhan played with more confidence in the second game, using his variations effectively.

Shetty also admitted to making some unforced errors when he had opportunities to win points. Farhan's pressure at the net and body-line shots made it difficult for Shetty to find the right length. Despite this setback, Shetty praised Farhan's speed and variety from the back of the court, acknowledging him as a tough opponent. With the Asian Games approaching, Shetty vowed to learn from this defeat, make tactical changes, and refocus on the upcoming event.