World C'ships: Shetty to Face Top Ranked Shi Yuqi in Opener Full Draw The BWF World Championships have returned to India after a 17 year hiatus, and the country's top badminton players are looking to make a statement.
The Indian team, led by chief national coach Pullela Gopichand, will face its toughest challenge yet as it takes on the world's best in New Delhi.
Ayush Shetty, who won bronze at the 2023 World Junior Championships and silver at the Asian Championships, will open his campaign against Shi Yuqi, the defending world champion and top seed in the men's singles draw.