India, April 14 -- India's impressive run in men's singles at the Badminton Asia Championships fell short in the final, but Sagar Chopda, head coach at the Centre for Badminton Excellence, believes silver-medallist Ayush Shetty has the potential to reach the very top of the sport.

The Indian shuttler went down in straight games against World No.2 Chinese Shi Yu Qi in Ningbo on Sunday.

"I believe Ayush has the potential to be a top-five player in the world.

We've always believed he can become a true champion," Chopda told PTI Videos after the 20-year-old ended with a creditable silver at the continental meet.

"We just need to be patient, but he definitely has the potential to reach that level," he added.

Shetty's campaign ended agains...