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
30/06/2025
Ayush Shetty won the U.S. Open Super 300 title in Council Bluffs, Iowa, defeating Canada's Brian Yang 21-18, 21-13 in the men's singles final. This was his first BWF World Tour title and made him the first Indian male singles player to win a senior championship since Lakshya Sen's 2023 Canada Open victory, marking a significant milestone in his career at age 20.
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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. | ||||||
| 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. |