In a remarkable performance at the Badminton Asia Championships held in Ningbo, China, India's Ayush Shetty shocked world No. 7 Lin Shi Feng by winning in straight games, with scores of 21-13 and 21-16. The match lasted 51 minutes, showcasing Ayush's resilience as he recovered from an early deficit. In women's singles, PV Sindhu overcame Malaysia’s Wong Ling Ching in a hard-fought match, finishing with scores of 15-21, 21-11, 21-19 in 1 hour and 7 minutes. Sindhu is set to face World No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi in the pre-quarterfinals, where both players have a 3-3 win-loss record against each other. Meanwhile, HS Prannoy secured his place in the next round by defeating Nguyen Hai Dang of Vietnam with scores of 24-22, 21-12. However, several other Indian players, including Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth, exited the tournament in the opening round, marking a mixed day for the Indian contingent.