Indian shuttlers Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda advanced to the Round of 16 at the Asian Games 2026 after winning their respective singles matches in Ichinomiya City on Saturday. Their victories kept India’s singles campaign moving forward.Ayush Shetty Records Easy WinAyush Shetty produced a strong performance against Kazakhstan’s Makhsut Tajibullayev. He won the match in straight games, 21-7, 21-7, to book his place in the next round.Shetty controlled the match from the start and did not allow his opponent to build momentum. His quick win was a confident start to his individual campaign.The Ayush Shetty Round of 16 match will see him face Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-Chen in the pre-quarterfinal stage.Unnati Hooda Wins Close Battle"Unnati Hooda had a much tougher match against Malaysia’s Wong Ling Ching. The Indian shuttler fought through a long three-game contest before winning 21-14, 20-22, 21-19."The match lasted 79 minutes and tested Hooda’s fitness and control. She held her nerve in the deciding game to secure her place in the Round of 16.The Unnati Hooda Round of 16 match will be against Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani.India’s Singles Campaign ContinuesThe results are important for Indian badminton at Asian Games, with both players continuing their individual campaigns.The Ayush Shetty Unnati Hooda Asian Games results also give India two players in the next stage of the singles competition. Badminton’s individual events are being held at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium during the Games.The Ayush Shetty Asian Games 2026 campaign has now moved into the pre-quarterfinal stage, while Unnati Hooda Asian Games 2026 campaign also remains alive.Next ChallengesAyush Shetty will face Chou Tien-Chen, while Unnati Hooda will meet Putri Kusuma Wardani in the next round.Their progress comes after Lakshya Sen’s second-round exit earlier on Saturday, leaving Shetty and Hooda among India’s singles players still competing.The Ayush Shetty Unnati Hooda badminton campaign will now move into another important stage as both Indian shuttlers look to continue their run at the Asian Games.Also Read : Baranica Opens Up About ‘No One Will Marry’ Remark After Asiad Bronze
