Shetty Dominates Duminda Abeywickrama to Advance in Delhi

In a high‑stakes clash at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, 20‑year‑old Ayush Shetty dismantled Sri Lankan contender Duminda Abeywickrama, winning 21‑8, 21‑10 and moving into the third round of the BWF World Championship 2026. The Indian displayed a blistering opening, building an 8‑0 lead that stretched to 11‑3 before the Sri Lankan could find a foothold. Shetty’s precise placement and rapid movement forced Abeywickrama into defensive positions, leading to a 20‑8 game point and a swift first‑set victory. In the second set, Shetty kept the pressure, reaching the 11‑point mark while his rival struggled to cope with the pace, and concluded the match at 21‑10 in just another fifteen minutes. The win also left Shetty as the sole surviving Indian male singles player in the tournament.