The story behind Ayush Shetty’s net block that went viral
Indian Express·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Indian badminton player Ayush Shetty gained popularity through a viral net-block against Chinese World No. 7 Li Shifeng at the Badminton Asia Championships. The 20-year-old instinctively stuck his racquet out at the net to block Shifeng's smash, which landed on the opponent's side for a point. Shetty said the unpracticed moment was completely instinctive and became a turning point, helping him gain momentum and eventually win the match.
Key Entities
Ayush ShettyLi ShifengBadminton Asia ChampionshipsIndian badmintonWorld No. 7World No. 18