With an impressive performance, Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen has made history as the first Indian male to enter the semi-finals at the Olympics. His victory against Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien Chen has earned him a coveted spot in the semis, marking a breakthrough moment for Indian badminton. Sen displayed exceptional skill and determination as he clinched a nail-biting win in the quarterfinals. This is truly a proud moment for Indian sports and badminton enthusiasts.
22-year-old Indian shuttler, Lakshya Sen, achieved a remarkable victory in the Paris Olympics by reaching the semi-finals, making history as the first Indian man to do so. Sen displayed exceptional resilience as he overcame a first-game loss to defeat Taiwan's Chou Tien Chen in a grueling match lasting an hour and 15 minutes. With a chance to secure a medal in his debut Olympic appearance, Sen now faces a tough challenge against either the current Olympic champion from Denmark or a rising star from Singapore.
Lakshya Sen was able to maintain his composure and defeat fellow Indian badminton player HS Prannoy in the men's singles event at the Paris Olympics. Despite the lack of celebrations from Lakshya due to the somber mood of the match, he dominated from the start and secured the win with a final score of 21-5 in the second game. With this win, Sen advances to face the older and more experienced Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in the next round.
India's star shooter Manu Bhaker is set to compete in her third event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, aiming for another medal. In the badminton quarter-finals, Lakshya Sen will face Chou Tien Chen while in hockey, the Indian team is up against rivals Australia. Track & field events kick off as well, with Parul Chaudhary and Tajinderpal representing India. Senior reporter Mihir Vasavda covers all the action, including a gender row and a vegan diet at the Olympics.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen has made his way into the quarter-finals of the men's singles event at the Paris Olympics after defeating compatriot HS Prannoy. This will be the third time an Indian shuttler will reach the quarter-finals at the Olympic Games, with Sen joining the ranks of Parupalli Kashyap and Kidambi Srikanth. Sen, currently ranked 22, will now face 12th seed Chou Tien Chen from Chinese Taipei for a spot in the semi-finals.
Badminton stars PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth make impressive comebacks at the French Open Super 750 tournament, securing wins in the women's and men's singles respectively. Li put up a tough fight but Sindhu managed to pull ahead in a thrilling three-game match. Srikanth, who is racing against time for Olympic qualification, also secured a win against Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien Chen.