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BWF World C'ship: India's Ayush Shetty scripts history, knocks World No. 1 out | The Local News
20:47 (IST) Aug 17The BWF World Championships in New Delhi highlight badminton’s global reach, with China, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Japan and India providing the largest contingents. Yet smaller nations are also making their mark despite limited funding and infrastructure.
Bulgaria’s Kaloyana Nalbantova, South Africa’s Amy Ackerman and Johanita Scholtz, Uganda’s Fadilah Shamika Mohamed Rafi and Brazil’s Fabricio Farias and Davi Silva represent countries where badminton struggles for attention and sponsorship. Their journeys feature personal sacrifices, creative training and determination to grow the sport.
Canada’s Johnna Rymes also points to Victor Lai’s influence in popularising badminton. 20:18 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Ayush Shetty's win becomes highlight of Day 1Ayush Shetty pulls off a major upset at the BWF World Championships, defeating top seed and defending champion Shi Yu Qi in a thrilling three-game men’s singles Round of 64 clash.
Shetty takes the opening game 21-14 before Shi Yu Qi responds with a 21-13 win in the second. The Indian youngster keeps his composure in the decider, eventually winning 21-19 after a tense finish.
Shetty’s victory marks an impressive start to his campaign in New Delhi and sends the highly rated Chinese star crashing out in the opening round. 19:24 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: India's Ayush Shetty scripts history, knocks World No.
1 Shi Yu Qi out of World ChampionshipsAyush Shetty pulls off a stunning upset against top seed Shi Yu Qi, winning their men’s singles Round of 64 clash at the BWF World Championships. 19:12 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Ayush Shetty moves closer to a stunning upsetAyush Shetty moves closer to a stunning upset, leading top seed Shi Yu Qi 17-7 in the deciding game of their men’s singles Round of 64 clash.
19:07 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Shetty has a six-point advantage at this momentAyush Shetty extends his lead to 11-5 against top seed Shi Yu Qi in the deciding game. 19:03 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Can Shetty pull of an upset here?
Ayush Shetty makes a strong start to the deciding game against top seed Shi Yu Qi, leading 6-3 in their men’s singles Round of 64 clash. 18:56 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: The match heads into a deciderShi Yu Qi levels the match, winning the second game 21-13 against Ayush Shetty.
18:48 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Shi Yu Qi responds in the second gameShi Yu Qi responds in the second game and leads Ayush Shetty 11-9 in their men’s singles Round of 64 clash. com)— toisports (@toisports) 18:34 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Ayush Shetty takes the opening game 21-14Ayush Shetty takes the opening game 21-14 against top seed Shi Yu Qi in their men’s singles Round of 64 clash at the BWF World Championships.
18:28 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Ayush Shetty impressive with his movement and shot selection so farAyush Shetty continues to impress against top seed Shi Yu Qi, extending his lead to 16-9 in the opening game of their men’s singles Round of 64 clash at the BWF World Championships. 18:22 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Ayush Shetty continues his strong startAyush Shetty continues his strong start against top seed Shi Yu Qi, leading 11-5 in the opening game of their men’s singles Round of 64 clash at the BWF World Championships.
18:13 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Ayush Shetty makes a bright startAyush Shetty makes a bright start against top seed Shi Yu Qi of China, taking a 3-0 lead in the opening game of their men’s singles Round of 64 clash at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi. 18:11 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Ayush Shetty in action against World No.
1Ayush Shetty is now in action against defending champion and top seed Shi Yu Qi of China in the men’s singles Round of 64 at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi. Shetty faces a major challenge against the World No.
18:03 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: PV Sindhu begins her campaign with straight-game victoryPV Sindhu completes a straight-game victory over Ireland’s Rachael Noble, winning 21-7, 21-11 in their women’s singles Round of 64 clash at the BWF World Championships. 17:57 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: PV Sindhu closes in on victoryPV Sindhu leads Ireland’s Rachael Noble 11-8 in the second game of their women’s singles Round of 64 clash at the BWF World Championships.
17:46 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships 2026 Live Updates: PV Sindhu flawless so farPV Sindhu takes the opening game 21-7 against Ireland’s Rachael Noble in their women’s singles Round of 64 clash at the BWF World Championships. 17:39 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships 2026 Live Updates: PV Sindhu leads 11-3 in the opening gamePV Sindhu makes a strong start against Ireland’s Rachael Noble, racing to an 11-3 lead in the opening game of their women’s singles Round of 64 clash at the BWF World Championships.
17:24 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships 2026 Live Updates: India's Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopich and go throughTreesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopich and Pullela seal a straight-game victory over Spain’s Paula Lopez and Lucia Rodriguez, winning 21-9, 21-13 in the women’s doubles Round of 64 at the BWF World Championships. 17:17 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopich and Pullela maintain their advantage in the second gameTreesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopich and Pullela maintain their advantage in the second game, leading Spain’s Paula Lopez and Lucia Rodriguez 11-7.
17:11 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: The Indian pair dominatesTreesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopich and Pullela take the opening game 21-9 against Spain’s Paula Lopez and Lucia Rodriguez in their women’s doubles Round of 64 clash. 16:52 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopich and Pullela in actionIndia’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopich and Pullela are underway against Spain’s Paula Lopez and Lucia Rodriguez in their women’s doubles Round of 64 clash at the BWF World Championships.
16:41 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Popov brothers depart; Treesa-Gayatri in action soonFrance’s Christo Popov and Toma Junior Popov bow out of the BWF World Championships men’s doubles after losing 13-21, 17-21 to Japan’s Takumi Nomura and Yuichi Shimogami in the Round of 64. The Japanese pair seal the straight-games victory to move into the next round.
16:25 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: India's Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopich and Pullela scheduled to play in Court 1Christo Popov and Toma Junior Popov are currently trailing Japan’s Takumi Nomura and Yuichi Shimogami 0-1 in their men’s doubles Round of 64 clash at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi. The second set is underway, with the Japanese pair holding the advantage after taking the opening game.
16:06 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Day 1 of action underway in New DelhiThe BWF World Championships in New Delhi continue with several opening-round matches across the singles and doubles draws, as leading players battle for places in the next round. In men’s singles, France’s Toma Popov, Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan, China’s Li Shifeng and Japan’s Kodai Naraoka advance after winning their opening matches.
In women’s singles, An Se-young, Wang Zhiyi, Han Yue and Putri Kusuma Wardani also progress, while Supanida Katethong defeats compatriot Busanan Ongbamrungphan. India’s M R Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan move into the next round in men’s doubles after Ireland’s Scott Guildea and Paul Reynolds retire while trailing.
The focus now shifts to P. V.
Sindhu, who takes on Ireland’s Rachael Noble in women’s singles. 15:13 (IST) Aug 17MR Arjun’s opening-round win at the BWF World Championships was especially meaningful as his parents watched him play live for the first time in around 13 years.
Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan defeated Ireland’s Scott Guildea and Paul Reynolds 21-16, 6-4 before their opponents retired injured. Arjun’s father had accompanied him during his junior days and continued following his career from afar.
The Indian pair also drew energy from the strong home support in New Delhi. 14:30 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Men’s Doubles — Results So FarJunaidi Arif / Roy King Yap def.
Nguyen Dinh Hoang / Tran Dinh Hoang — 21-9, 21-13Alexander Dunn / Adam Pringle def. Chaloemphon Charoenkitamorn / Worrapol Thongsa-Nga — 21-10, 21-19Christopher Grimley / Matthew Grimley def.
R. Arjun def.
Scott Guildea / Paul Reynolds — 21-16, with the Irish pair retiring. R.
14:27 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Women’s Doubles — Results So FarOng Xin Yi / Ting Ching def. Polina Bukhrova / Yelyzaveta Kantemyr — 21-17, 21-12F.
Corbett / J. Gai def.
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Lim — 21-6, 21-13Lui Lok Lok / Tsang Hiu Yan def. Simona Corsini / Elena Piccinin — 21-16, 21-14Pham Thi Lien / Pham Thi...
def. Catherine Kwan / Rymes J.
— 21-15, 10-21, 21-6Chang Ching Hui / Yang Ching Tun def. Lima J.
/ Lima S. — 21-6, 21-1514:24 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Women’s Singles, Results So FarKim Ga-eun def.
Nour Ahmed Youssri — 21-7, 21-5Putri Kusuma Wardani def. Mika De Guzman — 21-12, 21-6Polina Mikhailova def.
Yana Hamza — 22-20, 16-21, 21-13Supanida Katethong def. Busanan Ongbamrungphan — 20-22, 21-11, 21-9Wang Zhiyi def.
Kaloyana Nalbantova — 21-14, 21-13Katrina Lehtsaa def. S.
R. defeated Gustav Björker — 14-21, 21-17, 21-1814:13 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Women’s Singles - Women’s SinglesWorld No.
13:23 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: India's next at 4:40 PMIndia’s next BWF World Championships 2026 match is scheduled for 4:40 PM, with Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopich and facing Spain’s Paula Lopez and Lucia Rodriguez. R.
Arjun have advanced after Ireland’s Scott Guildea and Paul Reynolds retired during the match. R.
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11:09 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Women’s Singles, ResultPolina Mikhailova defeated Yana Hamza 2-1 in the opening round of the BWF World Championships. 11:08 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Men’s Singles — ResultKento Tanaka (Japan) defeated Weng Hongyang (China) 21-17, 21-14.
10:27 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Women’s Doubles — ResultOng Xin Yi / Ting Ching defeated Bukhrova Polina / Kantemyr Yelyzaveta 21-17, 21-12. 10:26 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Women’s Singles — Day 1 ResultKim Ga-eun defeated Nour Ahmed Youssry 21-7, 21-5.
Putri Kusuma Wardani defeated Mika De Guzman 21-12, 21-6. 10:07 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Men’s Singles — Day 1 ResultToma Junior Popov defeated Dominik Kwinta 21-19, 21-13.
09:53 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Men’s Doubles, Day 1 Results1. 2.
Alexander Dunn / Adam Pringle beat Chaloemphon Charoenkitamorn / Worrapol Thongsa-Nga 21-10, 21-19. 09:40 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: India's Schedule for today12:20pm: Men's doubles: Hariharan Amsakarunan, M R Arjun vs Scott Guildea, Paul Reynolds (Ireland)4:30pm: Women's doubles: Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopich and vs Paula Lopez, Lucia Rodriguez (Spain)5:20pm: Women's singles: PV Sindhu (9) vs Sophia Noble (Ireland)6:10pm: Men's singles: Shi Yu Qi (1) [China] vs Ayush Shetty7:00pm: Women's doubles: Nikol Carulla, Carmen Maria Jimenez (Spain) vs Kavipriya Selvam, Simran Singhi09:25 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Lakshya Sen and Indian doubles in actionLakshya Sen is another major Indian name in the men's singles draw, although his opening-day opponent in the latest schedule is yet to feature among the Day 1 matches listed by the tournament schedule.
The 2021 World Championships bronze medallist will be looking to make a deep run after a strong season. R.
Arjun begin against Ireland's Scott Guildea and Paul Reynolds. 09:11 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Ayush faces defending champion Shi Yu QiOne of the biggest tests for an Indian player on Day 1 comes in the men's singles, where Ayush Shetty faces top seed and defending champion Shi Yu Qi of China.
The 21-year-old Indian has lost all three of his previous meetings with Shi, but has shown the ability to push the Chinese star during their encounters. 09:11 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Sindhu begins historic sixth-medal questAll eyes will be on former world champion PV Sindhu, who begins her campaign against Ireland's Sophia Noble.
The ninth seed arrives in New Delhi with history within reach. Sindhu already has five World Championships medals and is targeting a sixth, a feat that would make her the first player in the tournament's history to reach that mark.
09:10 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: India eye medalsFor the home contingent, PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty and the Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty-led doubles campaign headline a strong Indian challenge. 09:10 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: 30th edition begins todayThe 30th edition of the BWF World Championships gets underway at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Monday, bringing badminton's biggest individual tournament back to India after a 17-year gap.
09:09 (IST) Aug 17BWF World Championships Live Score: Hello and WelcomeHello and welcome to the live coverage of BWF World Championships 2026, stay tuned with TOI Sports for every live updates from the courts in New Delhi. BWF World Championships 2026: The 30th edition of the BWF World Championships gets underway at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Monday, bringing badminton's biggest individual tournament back to India after a 17-year gap.
The seven-day championship runs from August 17 to 23, with the opening day featuring first-round action across singles and doubles. For the home contingent, PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty and the Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty-led doubles campaign headline a strong Indian challenge.
India have won at least one medal at every edition of the World Championships since 2011 and will be looking to extend that remarkable run on home soil. Sindhu begins historic sixth-medal questAll eyes will be on former world champion PV Sindhu, who begins her campaign against Ireland's Sophia Noble.
The ninth seed arrives in New Delhi with history within reach. Sindhu already has five World Championships medals and is targeting a sixth, a feat that would make her the first player in the tournament's history to reach that mark.
Her recent Japan Open Super 750 triumph has also provided a timely boost ahead of the home championships. Ayush faces defending champion Shi Yu QiOne of the biggest tests for an Indian player on Day 1 comes in the men's singles, where Ayush Shetty faces top seed and defending champion Shi Yu Qi of China.
The 21-year-old Indian has lost all three of his previous meetings with Shi, but has shown the ability to push the Chinese star during their encounters. The match, scheduled for 6:10pm IST, could be one of the day's most intriguing contests.
Lakshya Sen and Indian doubles in actionLakshya Sen is another major Indian name in the men's singles draw, although his opening-day opponent in the latest schedule is yet to feature among the Day 1 matches listed by the tournament schedule. The 2021 World Championships bronze medallist will be looking to make a deep run after a strong season.
R. Arjun begin against Ireland's Scott Guildea and Paul Reynolds.
The women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopich and will also be in action against Spain's Paula Lopez and Lucia Rodriguez.
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