Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen makes history as 1st Indian shuttler to reach Olympic men's singles semis
Badminton Men’s Singles Round of 16 match at the Paris Olympics when 22-year-old Lakshay Sen had to go up against his Prannoy bhaiya surely made one of the most exciting matches of 2024.
Sen, in the pre-quarterfinal match secured a 12-21, 6-21 win against his Olympic village roommate, HS Prannoy and became India’s final hope in badminton at the Games.
Following this, Lakshya Sen on Friday stormed into the semifinals beating Taiwan’s and World No. 12 Chou-Tien Chen by 19-21 21-15 21-12, raising hopes for another shiny medal in India’s kitty.
The young gun has, over the years, become one of the finest talents in badminton the country has ever produced.
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Here’s all you need to know about India’s badminton sensation.
Who is Lakshya Sen?
Lakshya Sen's journey as a badminton player is one of determination and remarkable achievements.
Born on August 16, 2001, in Almora, Uttarakhand, Sen has steadily risen through the ranks to become one of India's top badminton players.
Lakshya's talent and hard work shone brightly on the international stage when he secured gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and silver at the 2022 Asian Games.
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His prowess was further highlighted with a bronze medal at the 2021 World Championships, establishing him as a formidable force
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