Aichi-Nagoya, Sept. 24 -- Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty expressed optimism that the badminton contingent will deliver a better performance after a bronze medal in the men's team competition at the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday.

The Indian men's badminton team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026 after suffering a 3-1 defeat against the People's Republic of China in the semi-finals in Aichi, Japan, on Wednesday.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty registered India's only win of the tie, defeating reigning world champions Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang 21-11, 22-20 in the men's doubles match.

However, after Satwiksairaj-Chirag's win, Ayush went down 21-19, 21-13 against world number 12 Li Shi Feng, giving C...