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- India’s Ayush Shetty created history as the first Indian men’s singles finalist in 61 years, clinching silver after losing to China’s Shi Yuqi (21–8, 21–10).
- Shetty stunned top seeds like Jonatan Christie (Indonesia) and Kunlavut Vitidsarn (Thailand) en route to the final, marking a breakthrough for Indian badminton.
- Shi Yuqi (China) won men’s singles, while An Se‑young (South Korea) captured the women’s singles crown.
- South Korea dominated doubles, winning men’s doubles (Kim Won‑ho & Seo Seung‑jae) and mixed doubles (Kim Jae‑hyeon & Jang Ha‑jeong).
- China secured the women’s doubles title (Li Yijing & Luo Xumin), showcasing its continued strength in badminton.
- The event highlighted China–South Korea dominance, while Shetty’s silver medal boosted India’s hopes for future global success and Olympic prospects.
Question:
Q.1 Who became the first Indian men’s singles finalist in 61 years at the 43rd Badminton Asia Championships (2026)?a) Ayush Shetty
b) Kidambi Srikanth
c) Lakshya Sen
d) HS Prannoy
Answer: a) India’s Ayush Shetty created history as the first Indian men’s singles finalist in 61 years, clinching silver after losing to China’s Shi Yuqi (21–8, 21–10).
