Wunderkind Lakshya Sen: Lessons from Viktor Axelsen propel Almora youngster to world championships glory
3 years ago

Wunderkind Lakshya Sen: Lessons from Viktor Axelsen propel Almora youngster to world championships glory

India Today  

Former player and decorated coach, Vimal Kumar, was hoping with conviction that Lakshya Sen would be able to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, especially after the Games were postponed to 2021. Lakshya lapped up the offer and trained in Dubai in September along with Axelsen, Brian Yang and Singapore's Loh Kean Yew, who will face Kidambi Srikanth in the world championships final on Sunday in Spain. DAD DK SEN A BIG INFLUENCE ON YOUNG LAKSHYA Vimal Kumar heaps praise on Lakshya's father DK Sen, saying the 'old-school' coach is meticulous with his planning and ensures discipline with his son's training routines. The World Championships bronze is indeed a great achievement, but it's only the start of what promises to be an exciting road ahead for Lakshya Sen. "He still has a long, long way to go.

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Lakshya Sen loses in semifinals of King Cup International
1 week, 6 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 …

Lakshya Sen heads to Austria for physical assessment
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakshya Sen heads to Austria for physical assessment

The Hindu  

Aiming to be in the best shape for the upcoming tournaments in the BWF circuit, India’s Lakshya Sen on Sunday left for Austria for a detailed evaluation of his body. The 22-year-old from Almora, who had come close to winning an Olympic medal in Paris before finishing fourth, will undergo a series of tests at the Red Bull Athlete Performance …

Lakshya Sen Travels to Austria for Physical Assesment at Red Bull Athlete Performance Centre
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakshya Sen Travels to Austria for Physical Assesment at Red Bull Athlete Performance Centre

News 18  

Aiming to be in the best shape for the upcoming tournaments in the BWF circuit, India’s Lakshya Sen on Sunday left for Austria for a detailed evaluation of his body. The 22-year-old from Almora, who had come close to winning an Olympic medal in Paris before finishing fourth, will undergo a series of tests at the Red Bull Athlete Performance …

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

Ranveer Singh posts special story for Lakshya Sen after Olympics debacle | Read Post
5 months ago

Ranveer Singh posts special story for Lakshya Sen after Olympics debacle | Read Post

India TV News  

Lakshya Sen, who is leading India in men's singles badminton at the Paris Olympics, had to face a crushing defeat in Paris. In such a situation, actor Ranveer Singh has come forward to boost the morale of young player Lakshya Sen. Ranveer Singh has shared a special Instagram post in support of the 22-year-old player. Let us remind you that …

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

Lakshya Sen will be among favourites to win gold in LA 2028 Olympics: Viktor Axelsen
5 months ago

Lakshya Sen will be among favourites to win gold in LA 2028 Olympics: Viktor Axelsen

The Hindu  

India’s Lakshya Sen lost to the defending Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen 22-20, 21-14 in the semifinal of the Paris Olympics on Sunday. READ | Paris 2024 Olympics: Lakshya Sen loses to Viktor Axelsen in badminton semifinal, to play for bronze “These rings do strange things to you. Empathising with Lakshya’s performance, Viktor predicted the 22-year-old from Almora to be among …

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

Lakshya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen head-to-head record ahead of semifinal clash at Paris Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Lakshya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen head-to-head record ahead of semifinal clash at Paris Olympics

India TV News  

Lakshya Sen has entered uncharted territory with his quarterfinal win over Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in the badminton men's singles at the Paris Olympics and has become the first Indian male shuttler to book a berth in the semis of the Olympic Games. However, Lakshya is now set to face his toughest opponent in the tournament in the …

Lakshya Sen to face Viktor Axelsen in Olympic semis: H2H, all you need to know
5 months, 1 week ago

Lakshya Sen to face Viktor Axelsen in Olympic semis: H2H, all you need to know

India Today  

Lakshya Sen etched his name into the history books on August 2, Friday as he became the first Indian male shuttler to make it to the semi-finals at the Olympics 2024. Paris Olympics 2024: India Schedule | Full Coverage | Medal Tally | Now, Lakshya has said that the real test for him begins and Axelsen would be the big …

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 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 …

Korean coach Yoo Yong-sung back in Lakshya Sen's team ahead of Paris Olympics
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Korean coach Yoo Yong-sung back in Lakshya Sen's team ahead of Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Korean coach Yoo Yong-sung, who had a brief spell as Lakshya Sen’s coach in 2022, has been brought back to assist in the training of the Indian youngster ahead of the Paris Olympics. India's Lakshya Sen plays against Denmark's Anders Antonsen “It’s nice to be back with Lakshya,” Yoo told HT. “I’m going to be with him for a month …

Lakshya Sen interview: 'Padukone and Vimal have made a big difference'
9 months, 1 week ago

Lakshya Sen interview: 'Padukone and Vimal have made a big difference'

Hindustan Times  

Lakshya Sen’s career was on a downward spiral after suffering eight early exits – seven in Round 1 – from September to January. India's Lakshya Sen plays a shot during the men's singles semi-final match against Indonesia's Jonatan Christie But the 22-year-old staged a solid turnaround by reaching the semi-finals of both the French Open and All England Open earlier …

Lakshya Sen’s quest to rediscover his dazzling self in an Olympic year
10 months ago

Lakshya Sen’s quest to rediscover his dazzling self in an Olympic year

The Hindu  

Athletes are always said to live with a shadow version of themselves. “I think the pressure to qualify for the Olympic Games has been pretty high,” reckons U. Vimal Kumar, Dronacharya awardee and Lakshya’s long-time mentor and coach, in a conversation with The Hindu. The singles draws, even at top tournaments, comprise just 32 players, and when unseeded — like …

Lakshya Sen parts ways with Anup Sridhar, Vimal Kumar to coach for now
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakshya Sen parts ways with Anup Sridhar, Vimal Kumar to coach for now

Hindustan Times  

Reigning Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen has parted ways with coach Anup Sridhar and will currently be assisted by childhood coach U Vimal Kumar. Following his gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Lakshya had been struggling with form especially after a deviated nasal septum surgery in September 2022. Former India international Anup was roped in by the Prakash …

Lakshya Sen counting on recent form to win medal at World Championships - The Hindu
1 year, 4 months ago

Lakshya Sen counting on recent form to win medal at World Championships - The Hindu

The Hindu  

A maiden medal at the Asian Games and breaking into the world's top 5 remain on his radar but Lakshya Sen's first priority is to extend his rich vein of form at the World Championships. "World Championships being just a week ahead, I feel the past tournaments which I played will really help me go into the tournament," Sen told …

Lakshya counting on recent form to win medal at World Championships
1 year, 4 months ago

Lakshya counting on recent form to win medal at World Championships

The Hindu  

A maiden medal at the Asian Games and breaking into the world’s top five remain on his radar, but Lakshya Sen’s first priority is to extend his rich vein of form at the World Championships. “World Championships being just a week ahead, I feel the past tournaments which I played will really help me go into the tournament,” Sen told …

Lakshya Sen wins Canada Open 2023, beats reigning All England champion Li Shi Feng in straight games
1 year, 6 months ago

Lakshya Sen wins Canada Open 2023, beats reigning All England champion Li Shi Feng in straight games

Hindustan Times  

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen defeated reigning All England champion Li Shi Feng to win the men's singles title at the Canada Open 2023. File photo of Lakshya Sen in action The victory marks Lakshya's second BWF World Tour title, having already won the India Open in January 2022. He then secured a commanding win over Japan's Kento Nishimoto, …

Lakshya Sen, Kiran George advance in Thailand
1 year, 7 months ago

Lakshya Sen, Kiran George advance in Thailand

Hindustan Times  

While other Indian shuttlers faltered in the first two rounds of the $420,000 Thailand Open, two Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy boys made the quarter-finals quite comprehensively in Bangkok on Thursday. India's Lakshya Sen in action Academy mates and friends Lakshya Sen and Kiran George made the last eight of the Super 500 event following straight-game wins at the Indoor Stadium …

Lakshya Sen: Indian badminton’s torchbearer hoping to shine at the Paris Olympics
1 year, 7 months ago

Lakshya Sen: Indian badminton’s torchbearer hoping to shine at the Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Lakshya Sen has just played the most delicate of net shots, dribbling the shuttle over the white cord at an angle that is far too acute for Anthony Ginting to return. It has been almost a year since India’s maiden Thomas Cup win, and Lakshya has established himself as the torchbearer of Indian badminton. Since winning the Commonwealth Games title …

Birmingham and Beyond: Birthday Boy Lakshya Sen on His Historic CWG Gold and What Lies Ahead
2 years, 4 months ago

Birmingham and Beyond: Birthday Boy Lakshya Sen on His Historic CWG Gold and What Lies Ahead

News 18  

Laksha Sen was in Mumbai the day after he returned from Birmingham, to shoot an ad for Master Card. Yesterday as a kid when my father used to coach me he put in a lot of practice in defence play," Sen recollects. Former badminton player and coach Vimal Kumar, who moulded Sen’s game during his nascent years at the Prakash …

The Lakshya Sen project: Where it’s at and where it’s going
2 years, 4 months ago

The Lakshya Sen project: Where it’s at and where it’s going

Hindustan Times  

Badminton star Lakshya Sen won India's 20th gold medal by beating Malaysia's Tze Yong in the men's singles final at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. The Malaysian played at a high level throughout the event and that showed in his twin victories over Kidambi Srikanth as well but even when he took the first game against the young Indian in the …

Picking the right battles on path to Commonwealth Games gold, the Lakshya Sen way
2 years, 5 months ago

Picking the right battles on path to Commonwealth Games gold, the Lakshya Sen way

The Hindu  

It has especially been true for young Lakshya Sen. In a series of firsts since December 2021, the 20-year-old has won a medal at the World Championships, clinched a BWF Super 500 title, reached the final of the All-England Championships and played his part in India winning the prestigious Thomas Cup. “It was my first experience at the CWG…I didn’t …

#CWG2022: Lakshya Sen says music and routines keep him focused
2 years, 5 months ago

#CWG2022: Lakshya Sen says music and routines keep him focused

Hindustan Times  

Like his first name, which means goal, shuttler Lakshya Sen is just focusing on his aim — to win medals for India! Prepping for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the 20-year-old says his training is “going good” and his target is to “keep improving”. Ace shuttler Lakshya Sen says his aim is to play international badminton for eight to 10 …

Unfinished Business: Lakshya Sen Ready to Dazzle in Birmingham Again
2 years, 5 months ago

Unfinished Business: Lakshya Sen Ready to Dazzle in Birmingham Again

News 18  

Lakshya Sen, the new poster boy of Indian badminton, has some unfinished business in Birmingham. Four years ago, Sen, then a 16-year-old budding shuttler, remained glued to his TV set as India scripted history at Gold Coast, claiming the country’s first mixed team badminton gold. It turned out to be an important year for the ‘wonder boy’ as well as …

Indonesia Masters: Lakshya Sen Sails Into Quarterfinals
2 years, 7 months ago

Indonesia Masters: Lakshya Sen Sails Into Quarterfinals

News 18  

World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Masters Super 500 badminton tournament with a straight-game win over Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke on Thursday. The 20-year-old from Almora, who was part of the Indian team that claimed a historic Thomas Cup title triumph in Bangkok, prevailed 21-18 21-15 over world number 13 Gemke in 54 minutes. …

Lakshya Sen set to train with World No. 1 Axelsen in Dubai
2 years, 7 months ago

Lakshya Sen set to train with World No. 1 Axelsen in Dubai

The Hindu  

World Championship bronze medallist Lakshya Sen is all set to train with World No. The Sports Ministry’s Mission Olympic Cell has approved his request to train with Axelsen keeping in mind the upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games. The MOC also fulfilled P. V. Sindhu’s request for her fitness trainer M. Srikanth Madapalli to accompany her abroad under Target Olympic Podium Scheme, …

Lakshya Sen, re-set and ready to go
2 years, 8 months ago

Lakshya Sen, re-set and ready to go

Hindustan Times  

When Lakshya Sen steps on to the court at the Asian Badminton Championships in Manila starting on Tuesday, his first tournament after three weeks, the focus will no doubt be on his results. Lakshya is now India’s No 1 men’s singles player, ranked in the world’s top 10 and object of the most attention across Indian racquet sport. “Remember, Lakshya’s …

Lakshya Sen: growing in stature after All England run
2 years, 9 months ago

Lakshya Sen: growing in stature after All England run

The Hindu  

You will find this word in Lakshya Sen’s vocabulary a lot these days. A bronze medal at the World Championships, a semifinal appearance at the BWF World Tour Finals, and a title win at India Open BWF World Tour Super 500 have all come during the last six months. The tournaments where I played against big players also gave me …

Lakshya Sen will be scrutinised now, needs to work on his variations, says Vimal Kumar
2 years, 9 months ago

Lakshya Sen will be scrutinised now, needs to work on his variations, says Vimal Kumar

Firstpost  

A product of the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy in Bengaluru, Sen has been in incredible form in the last six months. New Delhi: Lakshya Sen will be scrutinised and studied more after his sensational run at the All England Championship and the young shuttler would need variations in his game from the back of the court to stay ahead, reckons …

How travelling alone toughened up Lakshya Sen; All England Badminton Open
2 years, 9 months ago

How travelling alone toughened up Lakshya Sen; All England Badminton Open

The Hindu  

Lakshya Sen is only 20. On Sunday, the talented shuttler from Almora may have lost the All England Badminton Championship 2022 final to World No 1 Viktor Axelsen, but he has announced his arrival. Sen has already scripted history by becoming the fifth Indian — Prakash Nath, Prakash Padukone, Pullela Gopichand and Saina Nehwal being the torchbearers — to play …

Lakshya Sen withdraws from Swiss Open
2 years, 9 months ago

Lakshya Sen withdraws from Swiss Open

The Hindu  

All England Championships finalist Lakshya Sen on Monday pulled out of the Swiss Open Super 300 tournament to get some rest after two weeks of gruelling badminton. The 20-year-old from Almora made back-to-back final appearances at the German Open and All England Championships in the last two weeks. READ | Passion cutting across borders He secured his maiden world championships …

Lakshya Sen loses to Viktor Axelsen in All England Open final
2 years, 9 months ago

Lakshya Sen loses to Viktor Axelsen in All England Open final

The Hindu  

Lakshya Sen’s dream run at the All England Championships ended with a heartbreaking straight-game loss against world number one and Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen in the men’s singles final on Sunday, continuing India’s 21-year-long agonising wait for the coveted trophy. A week back, Sen had recorded his first win over former world champion Axelsen en route to his final appearance …

All England: Lakshya Sen stuns world no 3 Anders Antonsen to enter quarters
2 years, 9 months ago

All England: Lakshya Sen stuns world no 3 Anders Antonsen to enter quarters

Hindustan Times  

Having breezed past compatriot Sourabh Verma in straight games late on Wednesday, Lakshya Sen did not rest. World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen Even though they had never faced each other, the two knew each other pretty well with the Indian regularly training in Denmark. The first thing the former chief national coach asked Sen to do was watch Antonsen’s …

German Open: Lakshya Sen stuns World No.1 Viktor Axelsen to enter final
2 years, 9 months ago

German Open: Lakshya Sen stuns World No.1 Viktor Axelsen to enter final

India TV News  

World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen stunned Olympic gold winner Viktor Axelsen in a hard-fought match to enter the final of German Open Super 300 tournament here on Saturday. The 20-year-old Sen, who had claimed his maiden Super 500 title at the India Open in January, continued his rich vein of form as he sent the world No.1 and top-seed …

Lakshya Sen's rise inspires fellow Prakash Padukone academy trainee Meiraba
2 years, 10 months ago

Lakshya Sen's rise inspires fellow Prakash Padukone academy trainee Meiraba

Hindustan Times  

Maisnam Meiraba Luwang was dejected when the World Junior Badminton Championships was cancelled in 2020 because of the pandemic. On Sunday, Meiraba won the Iran Fajir International Challenge, a Grade 3 level event, adding to his two Future Series titles in Bulgaria and Latvia last year when he graduated to the international circuit. I was able to close it out.” …

Lakshya Sen impressive but needs work on tactics, strength and conditioning - Vimal Kumar
2 years, 11 months ago

Lakshya Sen impressive but needs work on tactics, strength and conditioning - Vimal Kumar

The Hindu  

Former India coach Vimal Kumar is impressed with the performance of Lakshya Sen at the India Open. Sen stunned world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore 24-22, 21-17 in the men’s singles final to clinch his maiden Super 500 crown on Sunday. “He was shattered after missing the Sudirman Cup and Thomas Cup,” said Vimal, who has guided Sen since …

Yearender 2021: Lakshya Sen to Shaili Singh, a look at India's future sport stars
3 years ago

Yearender 2021: Lakshya Sen to Shaili Singh, a look at India's future sport stars

India TV News  

Lakshya Sen India's badminton Sensation Lakshya seemed destined for greatness as the teenager shone in the junior circuit before claiming the silver medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics. Shaili Singh Image Source : WORLD ATHLETICS File photo of Shaili Singh Rated as the long jump prodigy after being handpicked by famed coach Robert Bobby George and athletics legend Anju Bobby …

Lakshya Sen enters final of Belgian International
5 years, 3 months ago

Lakshya Sen enters final of Belgian International

The Hindu  

Rising Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen stormed into the men’s singles final of the Belgian International Challenge with a straight game win over Denmark’s Kim Bruun. The semifinal clash was a close affair initially with Lakshya and Bruun exchanging leads frequently before the Danish shuttler jumped to a 11-9 advantage at the break. However, Lakshya erased the deficit after the interval …

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