PV Sindhu and Ayush Shetty Face Tough BWF World Championship Openers

The 2026 BWF World Championships draw has placed Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty against top-ranked Shi Yuqi in a challenging opening match for the tournament.

PV Sindhu has been placed in the same half of the draw as An Se Young, setting up a difficult path for the Indian star in the competition.

The tournament features these high-stakes first-round matchups as Indian players prepare to compete against the world's top-ranked badminton talent in the upcoming championship event.