India’s leading badminton players have received contrasting draws for the BWF World Championships in New Delhi. PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen appear to have relatively favourable routes at the start of the tournament, while Ayush Shetty faces a major early challenge.
Sindhu’s draw has been described as a dream start, offering the experienced Indian shuttler an encouraging opening to her campaign on home soil. Lakshya Sen has also avoided a difficult first hurdle, giving India two strong prospects in the early stages.
The toughest assignment belongs to Asian Championships silver medallist Ayush Shetty, who has been handed an opening-round meeting with the defending champion. The tie will immediately test Shetty against one of the tournament’s most established contenders.
With the draws now confirmed, the New Delhi championships will feature a mix of promising openings and demanding tests for India’s leading singles players. The contrasting paths have added interest to an event expected to draw close attention from home fans.
