BWF Worlds: Shetty, Sindhu into pre-quarters; Lakshya, Unnati suffer exits
Indian badminton players Ayush Shetty and PV Sindhu have advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the 2026 BWF World Championships. Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen and Unnati Hooda were eliminated following competitive matches.
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This update tracks the performance of national athletes in a major global sporting event, reflecting India's growing presence in international badminton.
Ayush Shetty and PV Sindhu moved into the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships 2026 with straight-game wins in New Delhi on Wednesday.However, it was a mixed day for India as Lakshya Sen and Unnati Hooda were knocked out after close battles.Shetty, Sindhu march onAyush Shetty continued his impressive run by beating Sri Lanka’s Dumindu Abeywickrama 21-8, 21-10 in just 26 minutes.After shocking top seed and defending champion Shi Yu Qi in the opening round, Shetty once again looked in control from the start. He quickly built an 11-3 lead and comfortably took the first game.The Indian kept up the pressure in the second game, opening up a big lead before Abeywickrama tried to fight back. Shetty stayed composed to seal the match 21-10.
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