
India's Ayush Shetty defeated defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in the Badminton Asia Championships semifinal on April 11, 2026. World No. 25 Shetty won 10-21, 21-19, 21-17 in a 75-minute match. Vitidsarn was the Paris Olympics silver medallist and 2023 World champion. Shetty secured at least a silver medal and advanced to the final.