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Sindhu, Shetty Advance at BWF Worlds

Sindhu and Shetty win, Lakshya and Unnati exit. India progresses in doubles.

Mumbai Alert · Sports Desk
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Sports Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 19 August 2026 at 08:29 pm
Sindhu, Shetty Advance at BWF Worlds

India's Ayush Shetty and PV Sindhu have advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships with straight-game wins. Shetty defeated Dumindu Abeywickrama in his second-round match and will face Alwi Farhan in the next round. Sindhu, on the other hand, beat Wen Yu Zhang to progress to the pre-quarterfinals.

Lakshya Sen, however, suffered a three-game upset against Garret Tan. Sen had won the first game but lost the next two to crash out of the tournament. Unnati Hooda also lost a close battle to Michelle Li, failing to advance to the next round.

Despite the exits of Sen and Hooda, India had a good day in the doubles category. The country's mixed doubles and men's doubles pairs progressed to the next round, giving India hope of winning medals in these categories.

The BWF World Championships are one of the most prestigious tournaments in badminton, and India has been performing well in recent years. Sindhu, in particular, has been in good form and will be looking to win her first World Championships title.

Shetty's win over Abeywickrama was impressive, and he will be looking to carry this momentum into his next match against Farhan. The Indian shuttler has been working hard to improve his game and will be hoping to make a deep run in the tournament.

The pre-quarterfinals will be played over the next two days, and India will be hoping to have more of its shuttlers progress to the next round. With Sindhu and Shetty already through, the country will be looking to its doubles pairs to bring home medals.

The BWF World Championships are being held in a different location this year, but the excitement and competition remain the same. India's badminton fans will be hoping that their shuttlers can bring home some medals and make the country proud.

In terms of the tournament's overall progress, the pre-quarterfinals will see some exciting matches, with top seeds taking on lower-ranked players. The competition is expected to heat up over the next few days, and India will be hoping to have its shuttlers in the mix.

As the tournament progresses, India's shuttlers will be looking to make a mark and bring home some medals. With Sindhu and Shetty already through to the pre-quarterfinals, the country will be hoping for more success in the days to come.

The significance of this tournament cannot be overstated, as it provides a platform for shuttlers to showcase their skills and compete against the best in the world. For India, a good performance in the BWF World Championships will be a boost to the country's badminton scene and will give its shuttlers the confidence to compete at the highest level.

In conclusion, Sindhu and Shetty's wins have given India a good start in the BWF World Championships, and the country will be hoping to build on this momentum in the days to come. With the pre-quarterfinals approaching, India's shuttlers will be looking to make a deep run in the tournament and bring home some medals.

Frequently asked questions

Who won in the Indian badminton matches at the BWF Worlds?

Ayush Shetty and PV Sindhu won their matches, while Lakshya Sen and Unnati Hooda lost.

What is the next round for Sindhu and Shetty?

Sindhu and Shetty have advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships.

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