Ayush Shetty, 20, ranked 40th in the world, thrashed lower-ranked Finland shuttler Joakim Oldorff 21-10, 21-11 in just 29 minutes in the round-of-16 before going down to Malaysia’s Justin Hoh, ranked 45th, 21-14, 22-20 in 39 minutes.

Ira Sharma defeated her opponents from Myanmar and Thailand in women’s singles to advance to the main draw.

The 25-year-old defeated Myanmar’s Thet Htar Thuzar 18-21, 21-12, 21-8 in 46 minutes in the round of 16 before thrashing local player Thamonwan Nithiittikrai 21-12, 21-18 in just 34 minutes.

Men’s singles player Sathish Karunakaran lost in the opening round of qualifiers, going down to Malaysia’s Aidil Sholeh 17-21, 21-12, 12-21.

The mixed doubles combination of Mohit Jaglan and Lakshita Jaglan lost to Hong King China’s NG Tsz Yau and Chan Yin Chak 8-21, 10-21 in the opening round of qualification. PTI AM AM AT AT