Lakshya Sen is overcoming every obstacle on his path to an Olympic medal. The Indian shuttler has advanced to the pre-quarterfinals after a remarkable victory against Indonesia’s world number 4, Jonatan Christie, in the final group match. Sen is now poised to face fellow countryman HS Prannoy in the pre-quarterfinals.
Lakshya Sen’s Round of 16 match
The 22-year-old outplayed Christie, the current All England and Asian champion, 21-18 21-12 in a match that ended up being lopsided. Christie showed excellent maturity and tactical ability. Sen’s pre-quarterfinal matchup with fellow countryman HS Prannoy is set.
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Lakshya Sen next match in Paris Olympics
It will be India vs. India in the pre-quarterfinal match between Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy in the Round of 32. The match will start at 5:40 PM IST on August 1. You can watch the match on the JioCinema app and the Sports 18 network on your TV.
Lakshya Sen achievement
Lakshya Sen, a prominent figure in Indian badminton, has made significant strides from his early days as a junior player to challenging and defeating top-ranked opponents, securing medals at the highest levels of competition.
Lakshya Sen’s rise as a teenage badminton sensation began in 2021 when he frequently outperformed higher-ranked opponents and consistently finished on the podium.
In his early 20s, Lakshya Sen has already demonstrated remarkable potential in his career. His first major triumph came with his victory at the Swiss Junior International in 2014.
