Quick Info
| Profession | Badminton Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/05/2005 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Sanoor, Karkala, Karnataka |
Latest News about Ayush Shetty
11/04/2026
Ayush Shetty reached the final of the 2026 Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo and won the silver medal after losing to Shi Yuqi. The result made him the first Indian men’s singles player to finish runner-up in the event’s history.
30/06/2025
Ayush Shetty won his first BWF World Tour title at the U.S. Open Super 300 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, defeating Brian Yang 21-18, 21-13 in the final. The victory ended India’s title drought for the season and marked his breakthrough on the senior circuit.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 4" (193 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Reva University, Bengaluru |
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| Degree | Bachelor of Science in Sports Science |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Jagdish Shetty |
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| Siblings | Younger sister |
Career
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| Handedness | Right | ||||||
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| Highlights | Won his first BWF World Tour title at the 2025 U.S. Open Super 300, defeating Canada's Brian Yang 21-18, 21-13 in the final. This made him the first Indian male singles player to win a senior BWF World Tour title since Lakshya Sen's 2023 Canada Open victory. He is currently India's second-highest ranked men's singles player. In April 2026, he reached the final of the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo and won the silver medal, becoming the first Indian men's singles player to do so in the tournament's history. | ||||||
| Current Ranking | World No. 31 (as of June 2025) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/ayushshetty_03/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ayush Shetty originates from Sanoor, a village in Karkala town of Karnataka. | |
| 2. His passion for badminton ignited at the young age of eight while watching his father play in their backyard. | |
| 3. In his early career, he trained under local coaches Subhash and Chetan in Karkala and Mangalore. | |
| 4. The family relocated to Bengaluru when he was twelve to enhance his training, where he joined the prestigious Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy. | |
| 5. At the academy, he focused on improving his agility, defense, and overall skills under the guidance of the renowned Indian badminton player Prakash Padukone. | |
| 6. Ayush Shetty originates from Sanoor, a village near Karkala in Karnataka. | |
| 7. At the academy, he focused on improving his agility, defense, and overall skills under the guidance of renowned Indian badminton player Prakash Padukone. | |
| 8. He won his first major domestic title at the 2022 All India Junior Ranking Tournament in Bengaluru. | |
| 9. Known for his power-hitting and court coverage, he has been working to improve his defensive game. | |
| 10. He is 6 feet 4 inches tall, which gives him a physical advantage on the badminton court. |