BWF World C'ships Day 1: Ayush Shetty stuns world No. 1, PV Sindhu wins -Highlights

Shi Yuqi starts the second half strongly with a beautiful drop shot

Game 2: Ayush Shetty 4-6 Shi Yuqi (CHN)

Shi Yuqi is trying to find his rhythm in the second game, keeping the shuttle on the net and not a deep lift, denying Ayush from playing its aggresive shots.

Early advantage for Ayush Shetty; takes the first game

Game 1: Ayush Shetty 21-14 Shi Yuqi (CHN)

Shi is trying to reduce the deficit with some great shots on net

Game 1: Ayush Shetty 16-12 Shi Yuqi (CHN)

Ayush continues his strong defensive display, forcing Shi to make errors

Game 1: Ayush Shetty 11-5 Shi Yuqi (CHN)

Ayush Shetty had a good start to the match, dominating the rallies, and didn't allow Shi to land his explosive smashes and enter the first mid game with a big lead.

Shi fails to retrieve a powerful smash from Ayush; extends his deficit

Game 1: Ayush Shetty 7-3 Shi Yuqi (CHN)

A good start for the Indian; keeping the rally going and forcing errors from Shi

Game 1: Ayush Shetty 3-0 Shi Yuqi (CHN)

Up Next: - Ayush Shetty VS Shi Yuqi (CHN)

The rising star Ayush Shetty will begin his World Championships journey with the toughest match possible, taking on the world No. 1 Shi Yuqi in the first round.

This will be the fourth meeting between the two shuttlers, and the Indian is yet to find a win against the defending champion.

PV Sindhu advances to second round with a straight-game win

Game-2: PV Sindhu 21-11 Sophia Noble (IRE)

PV Sindhu faced no challenge in her opening match of the BWF World Championships 2026 as she outclassed the inexperienced Irish Shuttler, showcasing both her aggressive and deceptive play.

A better fight from Noble in second game, forcing Sindhu to compete in net play

Game-2: PV Sindhu 11-8 Sophia Noble (IRE)

Sindhu takes the opening game without much sweat

Game 1: PV Sindhu 21-7 Sophia Noble (IRE)

Sindhu showed no mercy to the debutant, continuing her constant aggressive play and closing out the game in just 12 minutes.

She is providing her fans with an absolutely wonderful experience with a quality display.