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Sindhu and Shetty Reach Badminton Worlds Pre-Quarters

20 August 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSSindhu and ShettyReach BadmintonWorldsPre-Quarters20 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Two Indians moved ahead at the Badminton World Championships held at the IGI Stadium in New Delhi.

Key facts

PlayerResultNext opponent
PV SindhuBeat Canada’s Wen Yu Zhang in straight gamesWorld No. 3 Wang Zhi Yi (China), pre-quarterfinals
Ayush ShettyWon in straight gamesAlwi Farhan (Indonesia)
  • Venue: IGI Stadium, New Delhi.
  • Sindhu won the world title in 2019.

Exam angle

  • Sindhu’s world championship year: 2019.
  • Venue of this edition: IGI Stadium, New Delhi.

Test yourself

1. PV Sindhu, who advanced at the 2026 Badminton World Championships, won the world title in which year?

She is described as the 2019 world champion.

2. Who is Sindhu's pre-quarterfinal opponent at the Badminton World Championships?

Sindhu meets World No. 3 Wang Zhi Yi of China.

3. At which New Delhi venue were the Badminton World Championships matches of Sindhu and Shetty played?

The notes name IGI Stadium, New Delhi.

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