Indian men’s singles player Ayush Shetty exits the BWF World Championships 2026 after losing to Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan in New Delhi. Multiple reports say the match ends Shetty’s run in the pre-quarterfinals/last-16 stage, with Farhan advancing after defeating him in straight games.
The outlets differ slightly in framing the round: one report describes it as a pre-quarterfinal, while NDTV refers to the Round of 16 knock-out. The reported score is consistent across coverage: Farhan wins 19-21, 11-21, taking control in the second game. Shetty says he had opportunities in the first game but did not convert, and he attributes the second-game gap to unforced errors and Farhan’s confidence, speed, and variations, including net pressure and back-court shots.
The defeat follows earlier wins at the tournament, including a notable upset of Shi Yuqi and a straight-games victory over Dumindu Abeywickrama, which had carried him to the stage where he faces Farhan. After the loss, Shetty indicates he will learn from the defeat and shift focus to the upcoming Asian Games.
