Ayush Shetty (20 years old) has reached the men's singles final at the Badminton Asia Championships held in Ningbo, China, after a stunning victory over world No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand. The match lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes, with Shetty winning 10-21, 21-19, 21-17. This achievement is particularly notable as only three Indian players have reached the finals in the tournament's 64-year history. Shetty's journey to the final included victories over notable players such as reigning Asian Games gold medallist Li Shi Feng and former All England champion Jonatan Christie. His coach, U Vimal Kumar, highlighted Shetty's mental strength and ability to perform under pressure. In the final, Shetty will face Shi Yu Qi, the second seed and reigning world champion, who is also a home favorite. Shetty expressed excitement about the upcoming match, recognizing the challenge posed by Shi Yu Qi.