Lakshya Sen’s bid for an Olympic bronze medal ended in disappointment as he succumbed to a hard-fought defeat against Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia at Paris Olympics. The Indian shuttler, who had shown immense promise throughout the tournament, was unable to clinch the coveted medal.
Lakshya Sen lost to Lee Zii Jia by 21-13, 16-21, 11-21.
Despite a valiant effort, Lakshya Sen fell short, leaving the nation in a state of dejection. This outcome marks a bittersweet end to India’s badminton campaign at the Paris Olympics.
Indian Badminton contingent returns without medal
India’s Olympic badminton dream suffered a significant setback at the Paris Games. After a decade of consistent medal finishes, dating back to Saina Nehwal’s bronze in 2012, the country’s shuttlers were unable to replicate their past glories.
The Indian contingent entered the competition with high expectations, particularly for the in-form men’s doubles pair of Satwik-Chirag and the experienced PV Sindhu. However, the tournament unfolded differently. While Lakshya Sen emerged as an unexpected semifinalist, his subsequent losses ended India’s medal hopes. The early exits of other Indian players, including Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag, further compounded the disappointment.
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