Badminton Asia C'ships 2026 Highlights: Ayush Shetty ends 61-year wait with Asian silver - Updates, action

Game 2: Ayush leads 3-1

Shi Yuqi opens with a powerful smash, but Ayush Shetty responds well, reading the next shuttle early.

He's trying to return what's being thrown at him. 

The 21-year-old leads 3-1 in Game 2.

game 1: Ayush conceds 8-21

16 minutes in, Ayush Shetty concedes the first game 8-21.

Ayush looks a bit rushed early on, taking the shuttle too soon and losing control of rallies. He needs to settle down and trust his game. There’s no hurry.

Shi Yuqi leads 11-6.

First Game: Ayush trails 4-7

The final at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 is underway, with Shi Yuqi off to a strong start, leading 4-1.

It’s Shi Yuqi's second final (last in 2019), while Ayush Shetty is playing his first major senior final.

Hellow and a warm welcome

Hello and warm welcome to The Bridge's LIVE coverage of the men's singles' final at the Badminton Asia Championship 2026.