1 week ago
Alwi Farhan Outmaneuvers Ayush Shetty at World Championships
Alwi Farhan and Ayush Shetty are young badminton players who competed against each other.
Alwi won their match at the World Championships.
Ayush had beaten Alwi three weeks earlier.
This time, Alwi used a more tactical style.
He stopped Ayush from attacking the way he wanted.
Ayush had played very well in earlier matches.
He had even defeated the world’s top-ranked player, Shi Yuqi.
His coach said Ayush still needs to learn how to solve different challenges throughout a long tournament.
Alwi Farhan defeated India’s Ayush Shetty at the Badminton World Championships in New Delhi.
The Indonesian had also faced Ayush three weeks earlier at the China Open.
Ayush won that previous meeting, but Alwi controlled Thursday’s match tactically.
Coach Vimal Kumar said Ayush could not take the initiative or impose his game.
Ayush had earlier beaten world No. 1 Shi Yuqi during an impressive tournament run.
- Who
- Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan and India’s Ayush Shetty competed, with coach Vimal Kumar commenting on Ayush’s performance.
- What
- Alwi Farhan defeated Ayush Shetty by playing a more tactical match and preventing him from taking the initiative.
- Where
- The Badminton World Championships in New Delhi.
- When
- Thursday; the article’s caption refers to 2026.
- Why
- According to Vimal Kumar, Alwi’s tactics stopped Ayush from imposing his attacking game.
Key facts
- Event
- Badminton World Championships
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Winner
- Alwi Farhan of Indonesia
- Defeated player
- Ayush Shetty of India
- Previous meeting
- Ayush defeated Alwi at the China Open three weeks earlier
- Coach’s assessment
- Vimal Kumar said Alwi played more tactically and denied Ayush the initiative
- Earlier achievement
- Ayush defeated world No. 1 Shi Yuqi earlier in the tournament
Quotes
Vimal Kumar
Coach of Ayush Shetty
“Just three weeks ago, Ayush had beaten Alwi Farhan in the China Open, but today Alwi played the more tactical game and never allowed Ayush to take the initiative.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
Related news
Ayush Shetty's World Championship Run Ends Against Alwi Farhan
Ayush Shetty Ends Shi Yu Qi's World Title Defence
Shetty Stuns World No. 1 Shi Yu Qi at Worlds
Ayush Shetty Sets Own Benchmark Ahead of BWF World Championships
Ayush Shetty’s Exit Ends India’s Men’s Singles Challenge
Sindhu, Shetty Advance at Worlds Before Tough Next Tests
Ashwin Questions Pant’s High-Risk Test Match Decisions and Accountability
Ishant Sharma’s Joke Helped KS Bharat Secure RCB Contract
Garret Tan Stuns Home Favourite Lakshya Sen at Worlds
How Airflow Drift Is Shaping Delhi Badminton Worlds
