BWF World Championships: Sindhu, Ayush Advance; Lakshya, Unnati Exit

According to reports from Pratidin Time, former world champion PV Sindhu and emerging Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty have successfully advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships 2026. The matches, held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi, saw Sindhu secure a victory against Canada's Zhang Wen Yu with scores of 21-16, 21-17 in the second round of the women's singles competition.

While the tournament saw success for some Indian representatives, the host nation also faced significant setbacks. Lakshya Sen and Unnati Hood were eliminated from the competition following hard-fought defeats in their respective matches. The tournament continues to draw significant attention as top-seeded players compete for the world title on home soil.

Sindhu, who remains a key figure in Indian badminton, demonstrated composure throughout her second-round match to maintain her path in the tournament. The BWF World Championships serve as a critical fixture in the international badminton calendar, and the progress of local favorites like Sindhu and Shetty remains a focal point for fans in New Delhi. Further match-ups for the pre-quarterfinal stage are expected to be announced as the tournament progresses.