Ayush Shetty Wins Bronze Medal in BWF World Junior Championships 2023

Current Context: Ayush Shetty won a bronze medal in the BWF World Junior Championships 2023, which was held in Spokane, USA from September 29 to October 8.

• He became the 10th Indian to win a medal at the BWF World Junior Championships and the 8th Men’s singles shuttler to do so.
• He is also the top-ranked Indian boys’ singles player in BAI rankings.Ayush Shetty faced a tough challenge from his opponent, Alwi Farhan of Indonesia, who was the fourth seed in the tournament.
• Ayush Shetty lost the semifinal match 18-21, 15-21 in 45 minutes. However, he showed great resilience and skill throughout the tournament, winning four of his five matches in straight games before the semifinal.
• He defeated Yudai Okimoto of Japan in the quarterfinal to seal his place in the semis.Ayush Shetty’s bronze medal is a proud moment for Indian badminton and a testament to his talent and potential.

Question:

Q.1 In which year did Ayush Shetty win a bronze medal at the BWF World Junior Championships?
a. 2021
b. 2022
c. 2024
d. 2023