Lakshya Sen beats HS Prannoy to enter Paris Olympics men's singles quarterfinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakshya Sen beats HS Prannoy to enter Paris Olympics men's singles quarterfinals

Hindustan Times  

India's Lakshya Sen registered a comfortable straight-game win over compatriot HS Prannoy to become only the third male player ever from the country to reach the quarterfinals of the Olympics badminton competition here on Thursday. Paris: India's Lakshya Sen and compatriot HS Prannoy after Sen won the men's singles Round of 16 badminton match at the 2024 Summer Olympics The 22-year-old from Almora, a reigning Commonwealth Games champion and a 2021 World Championships bronze-medallist, looked in complete control as he notched up a 21-12 21-6 win over world no. Currently ranked 22, Sen will face 12th seed Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien Chen in the quarterfinals. Sen was steady in his defense and mixed his attack well, while Prannoy, who played a three-game match last evening, looked tired and didn't show much resistance during the 39-minute contest.

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Malaysia Open: HS Prannoy overcomes Brian Yang and delay, Malvika Bansod advances
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1 week, 1 day ago

Malaysia Open: HS Prannoy overcomes Brian Yang and delay, Malvika Bansod advances

India Today  

India's badminton campaign at the Malaysia Open began on a high note as HS Prannoy and Malvika Bansod advanced to the pre-quarterfinals in the men's and women's singles categories, respectively, after securing victories in their opening matches on Wednesday. Adding to the Indian camp's joy, mixed doubles pairs Tanisha Crasto/Dhruv Kapila and Sathish Kumar Karunakaran/Aadya Variyath also sailed into the …

Erratic Lakshya crashes out; Prannoy’s match halted due to leaking roof
1 week, 1 day ago

Erratic Lakshya crashes out; Prannoy’s match halted due to leaking roof

The Hindu  

An inconsistent Lakshya Sen faltered in his opening match, while H.S. Prannoy endured a frustrating start to the season-opening Malaysia Super 100 badminton tournament as his opener against Canada’s Brian Yang was suspended midway due to a leaking roof at the Axiata Arena on Tuesday. Prannoy, returning to action after the Paris Olympics, was leading 21-12, 6-3 when rainwater began …

Lakshya Sen loses in semifinals of King Cup International
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Lakshya Sen loses in semifinals of King Cup International

The Hindu  

India’s Lakshya Sen bowed out in the semifinals of the inaugural King Cup International Badminton Open, suffering a straight-game loss to reigning world junior champion Hu Zhe’an of China in the men’s singles here on Saturday. The 18-year-old Hu, who made his international debut in 2022, continued to press on and clinched the opening game when Lakshya hit wide. Lakshya …

China Masters: Lakshya Sen reaches quarterfinals, PV Sindhu crashes out
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China Masters: Lakshya Sen reaches quarterfinals, PV Sindhu crashes out

India Today  

Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarterfinals with a straight-game win, but two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu's campaign ended in the second round of the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament here on Thursday. Lakshya, who missed out on a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, looked at his lethal best while disposing off Rasmus Gemke of Denmark …

It still hurts: Lakshya focused on fitness and building momentum after Olympic heartbreak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

It still hurts: Lakshya focused on fitness and building momentum after Olympic heartbreak

The Hindu  

India’s Lakshya Sen admitted the pain of missing out on an Olympic medal will linger, but said he is now focused on regaining his full fitness and building momentum ahead of the next season with strong performances in the remaining tournaments. Also, there are a few niggles here and there, so just trying to manage that.” Sen, a 2021 World …

Japan Masters: PV Sindhu bows out after losing to Michelle Li in pre-quarters
2 months ago

Japan Masters: PV Sindhu bows out after losing to Michelle Li in pre-quarters

India Today  

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu crashed out after losing to Canada's Michelle Li in the pre-quarter-finals of the Japan Masters Super 500 tournament on Thursday. Earlier in the tournament, Lakshya Sen faced a heart-wrenching loss in the men's singles opening round, falling 22-20, 17-21, 16-21 to Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao after squandering a one-game lead. Women's doubles pair Treesa Jolly …

Japan Masters 2024: PV Sindhu makes winning start, Lakshya Sen exits early
2 months ago

Japan Masters 2024: PV Sindhu makes winning start, Lakshya Sen exits early

India Today  

Ace shuttler PV Sindhu began her campaign in the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2024 with a resounding win in the women's singles competition. Since her early exit in the Paris Olympics, Sindhu competed in the Arctic Open in which she was ousted in the opening round. LAKSHYA SEN EXITS Earlier on Tuesday, India's women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri …

'In Rohit Sharma's words, Lakshya Sen was...': Gavaskar rips into Indian shuttler for Olympic meltdown, backs Padukone
5 months ago

'In Rohit Sharma's words, Lakshya Sen was...': Gavaskar rips into Indian shuttler for Olympic meltdown, backs Padukone

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar has come in support of badminton legend Prakash Padukone after he called for players to take responsibility in the wake of India not clinching a single Olympic medal in badminton at the Paris Games for the first time since 2008. Sunil Gavaskar blasts Lakshya Sen for losing opportunity to win a medal at …

Prakash Padukone gets pasting from Ashwini Ponnappa for slamming Lakshya Sen: ‘First ones to take credit for wins…’
5 months, 1 week ago

Prakash Padukone gets pasting from Ashwini Ponnappa for slamming Lakshya Sen: ‘First ones to take credit for wins…’

Hindustan Times  

Ashwini Ponnappa, India's doubles badminton player, lashed out at the legendary Prakash Padukone for his strict comments on India shuttler Lakshya Sen's missing out on a medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Ashwini Ponnappa lashed out at Prakash Padukone for criticising Lakshya Sen for missing out on a bronze medal at Paris Olympics Even in the bronze medal match against …

The Agony of Finishing Fourth at Olympics - News18
5 months, 1 week ago

The Agony of Finishing Fourth at Olympics - News18

News 18  

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is in full flow. Indian tennis stars would know what that means, 1996 Atlantic Olympics singles bronze medalist Leander Paes having failed to repeat the magic in doubles with Mahesh Bhupathi after losing the doubles match for the bronze medal in Athens. Abhinav Bindra shot his way to a gold medal in Beijing in …

Ranveer Singh comes out in support of Lakshya Sen after loss in Paris Olympics: ‘He’s only 22 and just getting started'
5 months, 1 week ago

Ranveer Singh comes out in support of Lakshya Sen after loss in Paris Olympics: ‘He’s only 22 and just getting started'

Hindustan Times  

India's Lakshya Sen had a crushing loss at the Paris Olympics men's singles badminton bronze medal match. Ranveer Singh has come out in support of the 22 year-old player, who became the first Indian male shuttler to reach the semi-finals of the Men's Badminton in the Olympics. Ranveer lauded the efforts of Lakshya despite his loss, and said ‘fight another …

'Not able to figure out what went wrong in Lakshya Sen's head': India shuttler's coach can't 'digest' Olympics loss
5 months, 1 week ago

'Not able to figure out what went wrong in Lakshya Sen's head': India shuttler's coach can't 'digest' Olympics loss

Hindustan Times  

India ended their badminton campaign without a single medal at the Olympics for the first time since 2008. Lakshya Sen, who became the first Indian male shuttler to make the semis in the singles category at the Games, came closest from the seven-member contingent to securing a medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Earlier on Sunday, in the semifinal clash …

Paris 2024: With bronze in sight, Lakshya caves in to the pressure
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024: With bronze in sight, Lakshya caves in to the pressure

Hindustan Times  

Paris: As the shuttle brushed his knee and landed on his side of the court, Lakshya Sen looked across to Lee Zii Jia. Lakshya Sen acknowledges fans after his men's singles bronze medal match against Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia. Up in the first game and away to a five-point lead in the second against the Malaysian Lee, Lakshya somehow found …

Lakshya Sen loses bronze play-off to Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia, India’s badminton campaign over
5 months, 1 week ago

Lakshya Sen loses bronze play-off to Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia, India’s badminton campaign over

The Hindu  

Serving 3-1 up in the opening game of his Olympic bronze medal encounter against Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia, Lakshya Sen attempted a high serve against his Malaysian opponent. While Lakshya’s error had come at a critical time against Axelsen, the one against Lee had come very early on. Before the Olympic bronze medal match, Lakshya Sen had played Lee five …

Lakshya Sen loses bronze playoff to Lee Zii Jia
5 months, 1 week ago

Lakshya Sen loses bronze playoff to Lee Zii Jia

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: For the first time since 2008, India’s badminton squad failed to win an Olympic medal as Lakshya Sen lost in three games to Malaysian seventh seed Lee Zii Jia in the men’s singles bronze playoff at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena in Paris on Monday. Lakshya Sen in action against Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia on Monday. Lee …

Lakshya Sen's historic Olympic campaign ends with defeat to Lee Zii Jia in bronze-medal match
5 months, 1 week ago

Lakshya Sen's historic Olympic campaign ends with defeat to Lee Zii Jia in bronze-medal match

Hindustan Times  

It just wasn't to be for Lakshya Sen. After an inspiring performance against Viktor Axelsen that ended in a defeat, Lakshya did put out a strong fight but couldn't capitalise on the early lead, and an injury during the second game further hampered his gameplay as he faced a 21-13, 16-21, 11-21 loss to Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia. India's …

Paris 2024: Lakshya fails to seize the moment against Axelsen
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024: Lakshya fails to seize the moment against Axelsen

Hindustan Times  

Paris: Staring at three game points with the sight and stature of a Danish giant across the net, Lakshya Sen came up with a service error. Lakshya Sen returns a shot during the men’s singles semi-final against Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. “He was maybe starting to think: Oh, if I grab this set, then I …

‘Lakshya Sen played better than me, should win gold at LA Olympics 2028’: Viktor Axelsen after 'toughest match' in Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

‘Lakshya Sen played better than me, should win gold at LA Olympics 2028’: Viktor Axelsen after 'toughest match' in Paris

Hindustan Times  

Reigning Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen predicted a gold medal for India's Lakshya Sen in the next Olympics at Los Angeles in 2028 after beating the young shuttler in straight games in the badminton men's singles semi-final at Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday. India's Lakshya Sen congratulates Denmark's Viktor Axelsen after their men's singles badminton semi-final match during the Paris 2024 …

Lakshya Sen falls to Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen in Badminton semis at Paris Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Lakshya Sen falls to Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen in Badminton semis at Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

The heavy Indian contingent in the spectators gallery at Paris’ Arena Porte De La Chapelle was in a state of excitement as it sensed an upset in the court below. Indeed, Olympic men’s singles badminton champion Viktor Axelsen looked to be in real trouble against India’s Lakshya Sen. Axelsen tried to block out the noise. Down three game points in …

Lakshya Sen goes down fighting against reigning champion Viktor Axelsen, to battle for bronze in Paris Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Lakshya Sen goes down fighting against reigning champion Viktor Axelsen, to battle for bronze in Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

India's hopes for its first-ever Olympic badminton gold were dashed on Sunday as 22-year-old Lakshya Sen faced a tough defeat against Denmark's Viktor Axelsen. Despite Axelsen’s uncharacteristic unforced errors, the Danish champion showcased his resilience; Sen held a 20-17 lead, but Axelsen staged a remarkable comeback, saving three game points to win 22-20. Despite Sen’s mid-game advantage, Axelsen eventually wore …

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen Reaches Semi-Finals in Men's Singles, Creates History for India
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen Reaches Semi-Finals in Men's Singles, Creates History for India

ABP News  

Lakshya Sen has reached the semi-finals in the Men's Singles badminton event at the Paris Olympics, achieving a historic milestone. This victory marks the first time an Indian player has reached the semi-finals in the men's singles category at the Olympics. Chou Tien Chen, currently ranked 12th in the world for men's singles, initially led after winning the first game …

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen Advances to Semi-Finals in Men's Single, Historic Achievement
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen Advances to Semi-Finals in Men's Single, Historic Achievement

ABP News  

Lakshya Sen has reached the semi-finals in the Men's Singles badminton event at the Paris Olympics, achieving a historic milestone. This victory marks the first time an Indian player has reached the semi-finals in the men's singles category at the Olympics. Chou Tien Chen, currently ranked 12th in the world for men's singles, initially led after winning the first game …

How did India perform on Day 7 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results
5 months, 1 week ago

How did India perform on Day 7 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results

Hindustan Times  

India saw plenty of action on Day 7 of the ongoing Paris Olympics, on Friday. India's medal tally stands at three, with Manu Bhaker clinching two bronze and Swapnil Kusale bagging another. Meanwhile, Tajinderpal Singh Toor came 15th in men's shot put qualification and got knocked out. Results from Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7- Badminton Lakshya Sen beats Chou Tien …

Sensational Sen first Indian male shuttler in Olympic semis
5 months, 1 week ago

Sensational Sen first Indian male shuttler in Olympic semis

Hindustan Times  

“Slap the shots, don’t lift. Lakshya became the first Indian to make the men’s singles semi-finals at the Olympics, bettering the record of Parupalli Kashyap and Kidambi Srikanth, who had both reached the quarter-finals. Initially, Chou’s jump smashes, coming from the elevation of around 12 feet, were too hot to handle despite Lakshya’s traditionally brilliant defence, enough to just edge …

Lakshya Sen scripts history, becomes first Indian to reach badminton men's singles semi-finals at Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Lakshya Sen scripts history, becomes first Indian to reach badminton men's singles semi-finals at Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Lakshya Sen made history on Friday when he became the first Indian to reach the men's singles semi-finals at the Olympics. In a hardly fought quarterfinal played across 75 minutes, Lakshya defeated Chou Chen of China; the final score read 19-21, 21-15, 21-12. Lakshya Sen of India in action during the match against Chou Tien-chen of Chinese Taipei In men's …

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Lakshya Sen, Manu Bhaker make history
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Lakshya Sen, Manu Bhaker make history

Hindustan Times  

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Lakshya Sen prevailed in an intense quarterfinal clash against Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei to make history at the Paris Olympics. The Indian men's hockey team then registered a 3-2 win over Australia, the first time they beat the mighty Kookaburras at the Olympics since Munich 1972. RESULTS Badminton Lakshya Sen beats Chou …

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Lakshya Sen, Manu Bhaker make history
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Lakshya Sen, Manu Bhaker make history

Hindustan Times  

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Lakshya Sen prevailed in an intense quarterfinal clash against Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei to make history at the Paris Olympics. The Indian men's hockey team then registered a 3-2 win over Australia, the first time they beat the mighty Kookaburras at the Olympics since Munich 1972. RESULTS Badminton Lakshya Sen beats Chou …

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Lakshya Sen, Manu Bhaker make history
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Lakshya Sen, Manu Bhaker make history

Hindustan Times  

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Lakshya Sen prevailed in an intense quarterfinal clash against Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei to make history at the Paris Olympics. The Indian men's hockey team then registered a 3-2 win over Australia, the first time they beat the mighty Kookaburras at the Olympics since Munich 1972. RESULTS Badminton Lakshya Sen beats Chou …

Lakshya Sen vs Chou Tien Chen head-to-head record ahead of quarterfinal clash at Paris Olympics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakshya Sen vs Chou Tien Chen head-to-head record ahead of quarterfinal clash at Paris Olympics

India TV News  

After an easy win over compatriot HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen is set to meet Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien Chen in the quarterfinals of the men's singles category at the Paris Olympics on Friday, August 2. Lakshya cruised past Prannoy in the round of 16 to equal India's best performance in the men's singles category at the Summer Olympics. He equalled …

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 6: Complete List Of Indian Athletes' Results
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 6: Complete List Of Indian Athletes' Results

ABP News  

On Day 6 of the Paris Olympics 2024, shooter Swapnil Kusale secured a bronze medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event, marking India's third medal of the Games and continuing their success in shooting. In badminton, India's top doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, were eliminated in the quarterfinals, while Lakshya Sen triumphed over HS Prannoy in …

Paris 2024: Five things to watch out for on Day 7
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Five things to watch out for on Day 7

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India’s medals tally went up to three after Swapnil Kusale won the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions bronze at the National Shooting Centre in Chateauroux on Thursday. It was also the third medal from the Indian shooting contingent after Manu Bhaker won the women’s 10m air pistol bronze and with Sarabjot Singh claimed the 10m air pistol mixed …

Paris 2024 Olympics, Indian Badminton wrap: Lakshya Sen’s medal chances still alive; Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag crash out
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics, Indian Badminton wrap: Lakshya Sen’s medal chances still alive; Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag crash out

The Hindu  

Lakshya Sen kept his chances of an Olympic medal alive by beating compatriot H.S. Prannoy in the men’s singles pre-quarterfinals but the country’s strong medal hopes, the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, lost their last-eight encounter in badminton competitions at the Porte de La Chapell arena here on Thursday. Sindhu’s dream for a historic third medal …

HS Prannoy vs Lakshya Sen: A historic all-India badminton knockout at Paris Olympics 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

HS Prannoy vs Lakshya Sen: A historic all-India badminton knockout at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

It is expected to be an epic thriller as HS Prannoy takes on Lakshya Sen in a titanic round of 16 clash, at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. HS Prannoy will take on Lakshya Sen. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Prannoy had to seal a spirited win against Vietnam's Le Duc Phat in his final group stage game, winning 16-21 21-11 …

HS Prannoy vs Lakshya Sen: A historic all-India badminton knockout at Paris Olympics 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

HS Prannoy vs Lakshya Sen: A historic all-India badminton knockout at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

It is expected to be an epic thriller as HS Prannoy takes on Lakshya Sen in a titanic round of 16 clash, at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. HS Prannoy will take on Lakshya Sen. Prannoy had to seal a spirited win against Vietnam's Le Duc Phat in his final group stage game, winning 16-21 21-11 21-12. "I was just …

Paris Olympics 2024: PV Sindhu's campaign ends with defeat to He Bing Jiao in straight sets in round of 16
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: PV Sindhu's campaign ends with defeat to He Bing Jiao in straight sets in round of 16

India TV News  

A poor day for Indian shuttlers got worse as Day 6 came close for the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics with India's two-time medallist PV Sindhu suffering a loss in the Round of 16 clash on Court 3 on Thursday, August 1. China's He Bing Jiao, who had an 11-9 advantage over Sindhu in head-to-head, beat the Indian shuttler …

Lakshya's 'in-Sen' backhand masterclass at Paris Games 2024 has internet talking: How could you pull off that shot?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakshya's 'in-Sen' backhand masterclass at Paris Games 2024 has internet talking: How could you pull off that shot?

Hindustan Times  

Form is temporary, but class is permanent. Lakshya Sen pulled a rabbit out of the hat during his crucial singles badminton clash with Indonesia's world number 4 Jonatan Christie at the Paris Games 2024 on Wednesday. Lakshya Sen marched into pre-quarters with his win over Jonatan Christie Lakshya's 'in-Sen' backhand masterclass became the talk of the town on the internet. …

Paris 2024: Sensational Sen stuns Indonesia’s Christie, enters last 16
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Sensational Sen stuns Indonesia’s Christie, enters last 16

Hindustan Times  

Lakshya Sen has achieved what he couldn’t for the last four years -- beat Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie. This is despite Christie being one of the favourites for the men’s singles gold at Paris, despite him being the third seed, world No.4, reigning Asian and All England champion. Now playing from the disadvantaged end, more and more number of Jonatan’s birds …

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Prannoy to face Sen; boxers one win away
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Prannoy to face Sen; boxers one win away

Hindustan Times  

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: HS Prannoy staved off a scare from Vietnam's Le Duc Phat and won his final group game 16-21, 21-11, 21-12. With Lakshya Sen earlier beating the formidable Jonatan Christie in his last group stage match, it means that it will be an all-Indian round of 16 between Prannoy and Sen in badminton men's singles. …

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Prannoy to face Sen; boxers one win away
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Prannoy to face Sen; boxers one win away

Hindustan Times  

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: HS Prannoy staved off a scare from Vietnam's Le Duc Phat and won his final group game 16-21, 21-11, 21-12. With Lakshya Sen earlier beating the formidable Jonatan Christie in his last group stage match, it means that it will be an all-Indian round of 16 between Prannoy and Sen in badminton men's singles. …

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy fight for place in round of 16 on day 5 of Paris Olympics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy fight for place in round of 16 on day 5 of Paris Olympics

India TV News  

The trio of PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen will be playing for a place in the round of 16 at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, July 31. Sindhu is coming into the fixture after a win over Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq of Maldives and a win against Kuuba will take her into the round of 16. After Sindhu's …

Paris 2024: Unruffled Lakshya Sen wins, Christie test next
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Unruffled Lakshya Sen wins, Christie test next

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI Late on Sunday, Lakshya Sen came to know that his win against Kevin Cordon will not count as the Guatemalan had withdrawn from the Paris Olympics due to a left elbow injury. But that didn’t seem to bother Sen as he came out on Monday to beat Belgian Julien Carraggi 21-19, 21-14 in 43 minutes to effectively win …

Lakshya Sen wins ‘first match’ of his Olympic debut, beats Belgian opponent Carraggi in straight games
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakshya Sen wins ‘first match’ of his Olympic debut, beats Belgian opponent Carraggi in straight games

The Hindu  

Lakshya Sen beat a tough opponent, Belgium’s Julien Carragi, 21-19, 21-14 in a men’s singles Group-L match at the La Chapelle badminton arena of the Olympics here on Monday. Lakshya, who had beaten Guatemala’s Kevin Cordon in his first match, saw the result being deleted after Cordon’s withdrawal due to an injury. The men’s doubles match between Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty …

Lakshya Sen crosses first hurdle in Paris
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakshya Sen crosses first hurdle in Paris

Hindustan Times  

Kevin Cordon had created quite a stir three years ago in Tokyo. Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen in action during the men’s singles Group L match against Guatemala's Kevin Cordón. But at the other end, a calm and resolute Lakshya Sen never lost belief in his abilities as he saved all game points and won six points on the trot …

Paris Olympics 2024, badminton: Contenders Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, Lakshya Sen make confident start
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, badminton: Contenders Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, Lakshya Sen make confident start

Hindustan Times  

Medal contenders Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty signalled their intention with an easy straight-game victory in their opening group stage men's doubles match after singles ace Lakshya Sen got his maiden Olympic campaign underway on a winning note here on Saturday. Paris: India's Lakshya Sen returns a shot in the Men's Singles Group stage badminton match against Guatemala's Kevin Cordon …

Lakshya Sen enters second round of Indonesia Open
7 months, 1 week ago

Lakshya Sen enters second round of Indonesia Open

The Hindu  

Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen entered the men's singles second round of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 tournament with a straight-game win over Japan's Kanta Tsuneyama on Tuesday. Sen, who sneaked into the Olympic qualification with back-to-back semifinal finishes at the French Open and All England Championships, will next be up against the winner of the match between seventh seed …

Sindhu, Prannoy enter second round, Lakshya loses in Singapore Open
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sindhu, Prannoy enter second round, Lakshya loses in Singapore Open

The Hindu  

Prannoy progressed to the second round but Lakshya Sen went down fighting to World No. 21 Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt of Denmark, the Indian registered a 21-12, 22-20 win in a 44-minute opening round encounter to set up a mouth-watering battle against familiar foe Carolina Marin of Spain. Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand notched up a 21-7, 21-14 win over Cheng …

Badminton Asia Championships 2024: Sindhu, Prannoy progress; Lakshya, Srikanth bow out in singles
9 months ago

Badminton Asia Championships 2024: Sindhu, Prannoy progress; Lakshya, Srikanth bow out in singles

The Hindu  

Top Indian shuttlers are in action on Wednesday as the round of 32 of Badminton Asia Championships 2024 begins at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium in the People’s Republic of China. Sindhu beat Goh Jin Wei of Malaysia 18-21, 14-21, 19-21 Aakarshi Kashyap lost to Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan 10-21, 11-21 Malvika Bansod lost to Sim Yu Jin of Korea …

Lakshya Sen storms into All England Open semis
10 months ago

Lakshya Sen storms into All England Open semis

Hindustan Times  

Down 20-22, 14-16, Lakshya Sen was almost on the verge of exiting the $1.3 million All England Open Badminton Championships. India's Lakshya Sen in action Up against former champion Lee Zii Jia, Sen displayed nerves of steel to eventually win a thriller and enter the men’s singles semi-finals of the Super 1000 tournament in Birmingham late on Friday. A runner-up …

All England Open: How Lakshya Sen scripted a comeback win over world No. 3 Anders Antonsen
10 months ago

All England Open: How Lakshya Sen scripted a comeback win over world No. 3 Anders Antonsen

Firstpost  

With PV Sindhu losing to world No. 1 An Se Young on Thursday, Lakshya Sen is the only Indian left in the prestigious All England Open badminton tournament. Lakshya Sen defeated Anders Antonsen despite being 2-8 down in the final game at All England Open. Reuters Lakshya Sen scripted a comeback win over world no. With two winners, Antonsen made …

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