Ayush Shetty will make his BWF World Championships debut against a daunting opponent — defending champion and top seed Shi Yuqi of China — in the men’s singles first round on Monday, August 17, at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi. The match is scheduled to start at 6.10pm IST today.

Head-to-Head: Shi Yuqi leads Ayush Shetty 3-0 in their career meetings, with their most recent clash coming at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 final, which Shi won.

When is Ayush Shetty vs Shi Yuqi?

Monday, August 17, 2026 — 6.10pm IST (first-round match, men’s singles).

Where to watch Ayush Shetty vs Shi Yuqi live in India, Malaysia and worldwide:

      •     India: Live telecast on Star Sports 1, Star Sports Select 1 HD, Star Sports Select 1 SD TV channels in India; live streaming on JioHotstar

      •     Malaysia: Live on Astro

      •     Worldwide: Live streaming on BWF TV (YouTube)

Published on Aug 17, 2026