Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty advanced to the quarter-finals of the Badminton Asia Championships with a composed performance, even as seasoned compatriots PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy suffered exits in contrasting matches at the continental event.

Shetty displayed strong control and tactical discipline in his Round-of-16 clash, maintaining steady pressure on his opponent through accurate placement and sharp net play. His victory marks one of the more encouraging performances for India in the men’s singles draw, where consistency has often been a key challenge against top Asian opposition.

In contrast, former world champion PV Sindhu struggled to find rhythm in her match, as unforced errors and difficulty in sustaining long rallies cost her crucial points. Despite flashes of her trademark attacking game, she was unable to recover momentum once her opponent established control.

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Similarly, experienced men’s singles player HS Prannoy bowed out after a hard-fought contest that tested both stamina and shot selection. While Prannoy attempted to extend rallies and counter-attack in patches, he ultimately fell short in the deciding stages of the match.

The mixed results reflect the ongoing transition phase in Indian badminton, where emerging players are beginning to make deeper runs while established names continue to battle inconsistency and fitness concerns at high-intensity tournaments.

With Ayush Shetty now the sole Indian representative moving into the quarter-finals, attention will turn to whether he can carry forward the momentum and secure a deeper run in one of the sport’s most competitive continental championships.

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