Bournemouth secured a surprise victory over Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium, with an impressive display and late goals from Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert. Arsenal, who were without star player Bukayo Saka, suffered their first loss of the season despite a valiant effort. The match was marred by William Saliba's red card for Arsenal, providing an intense and eventful match for fans to watch.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen's jaw-dropping behind-the-back return shot during his Olympic match against Indonesian Jonatan Christie has left badminton fans worldwide ecstatic. The shot, which came at a crucial moment in the match, not only earned Sen two game points but also left Christie demoralized. Despite being a common stroke in international badminton, the audacity and execution of Sen's shot have made it unforgettable for fans.
Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen secured his spot in the men's singles pre-quarterfinals at the Olympic Games in Paris. In a stunning display, Sen defeated world number 3 Jonatan Christie from Indonesia in straight sets, showcasing his maturity and tactical skills. Sen is now set to face compatriot H S Prannoy in the next round, after his strong performance against Kevin Cordon in the previous round. Sen's previous victory against Carraggi from Belgium and his elimination of Christie has solidified his standing as a top contender for the gold medal.
India's rising badminton star, Lakshya Sen, showed his mettle as he defeated Indonesia's Jonatan Christie, the current All England champion, in a thrilling encounter at the Paris Olympics. With a dominant performance, Sen outplayed his opponent 21-18, 21-12 and secured a spot in the Round 16 stage of the men's singles event. Despite a strong start from Christie, Sen remained composed and showcased his skills to emerge victorious in front of an excited audience.
In a highly anticipated badminton match at the Paris Olympics 2024, India's Lakshya Sen emerged victorious against Indonesia's Jonathan Christie. The All England defending champion showcased his skills and fighting spirit as he defeated the third-seeded shuttler in two intense games. Sen's fast and flat exchanges and impeccable reflex defence proved to be the winning strategy as he secured a spot in the Round of 16.
Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen shocks the world by defeating third seed Jonatan Christie at the Paris Olympics round of 16, securing his spot in the next round. Christie was considered a favorite to win but Sen's carefully planned game and focus on his strengths allowed him to defeat the higher-ranked player. This is a major win for Sen and is being hailed as one of the biggest of his career, proving his potential as a top athlete. PV Sindhu also advanced to the round of 16 with a comfortable win, further adding to India's success at the Paris Olympics.
Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen pulls off an unexpected win against third-seeded Jonatan Christie, securing a spot in the round of 16 at the Paris Olympics. Despite initially trailing behind, Sen made a stunning comeback and dominated the match, thrilling viewers and securing a major victory for India in badminton.
Indian badminton stars PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy, and Lakshya Sen have learned their group stage opponents at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Sindhu, seeded 10th, will face Estonia's Kristin Kuuba (ranked 75) and Fathimath Nabaaha of Maldives (ranked 111) in Group M. Sindhu has a good history against Nabaaha but is yet to face Kuuba in an international tournament. Meanwhile, Prannoy and Lakshya Sen have been handed relatively easier draws, with Prannoy facing Vietnam's Le Duc Phat and Germany's Fabian Roth and Lakshya facing world No. 3 Jonathan Christie.
Arsenal secured a crucial 3-0 victory over Bournemouth to keep their Premier League title hopes alive, but the game was not without controversy. Arsenal great Martin Keown slammed Bournemouth midfielder Ryan Christie's reckless challenge on young star Bukayo Saka and questioned VAR's lack of action in reviewing the incident. Saka is no stranger to being targeted by opposing teams and there have been increasing calls for referees to offer more protection to the Arsenal youngster.
The 2024 Badminton Asia Championships concluded with a thrilling finale, as Indonesia's Jonatan Christie defeated former champion Li Shi Feng to claim his first-ever Asia Championships title. China's dominance continued in the other events, with Wang Zhiyi winning the women's singles title and Chinese pairs taking home the men's and women's doubles titles. With the championships over, all eyes are now on the Paris Games qualification, with the window closing at the end of April.