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.
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.
Indian ace badminton player HS Prannoy fought through a tough match against Vietnam's Le Duc Phat at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday to secure his spot in the men's singles pre-quarterfinals. After dropping the first game, Prannoy found his footing to claim the next two games and the match, setting up a face-off with fellow Indian player, Lakshya Sen, in the next round. Keep an eye out for this exciting all-Indian clash at the Paris Olympics!
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 Shooting Medal Hopes Rest in Trap Women's Qualification, But Exciting Matches Await in Boxing, Archery and Badminton on Day 5 of Tokyo Olympics" As India continues to strive for more Olympic glory, the focus shifts to trap shooting and other sports on Day 5. While the country's top shooters will compete for a spot in the knockout stages, exciting battles await in archery, boxing, and badminton, where Indian stars Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu, and HS Prannoy will take the field. It remains to be seen if India can add to its medal count on Wednesday.
Indian badminton player HS Prannoy stunned Germany's Fabian Roth in straight sets at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Sunday. Securing a 21-18, 21-12 victory, Prannoy showcased his dominance and skill throughout the 45-minute match. With this win, Prannoy remains strong in the men's singles Group K and is set to face Vietnam's Le Duc Phat in his final match on Wednesday.
After narrowly missing a medal in Tokyo, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is looking for redemption in the 2024 Paris Olympics. She has already qualified for the final and will face stiff competition from a loaded field. Meanwhile, India's top-ranked badminton players, PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy, will also begin their group stage campaigns. However, another Indian shooter, Nikhat, has a tough draw ahead but will look to start strong in her first bout. Stay tuned for more updates on India's progress at the Paris Olympics!
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.
India's star player PV Sindhu has been drawn in Group M for Women's Singles in Badminton during the Paris Olympics. She will face Kristin Kuuba of Estonia and Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq of Maldives, both unseeded players, in the group stage. Other Indian players, such as Ashwini Ponappa, Tanisha Crasto, HS Prannoy, and Lakshya Sen, also have tough opponents in their respective groups. The draw for Men's Doubles event has been postponed and the new date is yet to be confirmed.
After an unexpected victory in the previous Thomas Cup, India looks to defend their title against Indonesia in the 2024 edition. With both teams already securing spots in the quarterfinals, it is a match to determine the top seed in Group C. India makes changes in their lineup, with HS Prannoy leading the attack against Anthony Ginting in the first singles spot. Follow the live updates for all the action. India is up against Indonesia in a highly anticipated match in the Thomas Cup 2024. This is a rematch of the 2022 final, and with both teams already qualifying for the quarterfinals, it is a battle for first place in Group C. India makes changes to their lineup, with Prannoy, Satwik, Shetty, Sen, and Kidambi all playing in the hopes of securing a victory. Stay updated with the live updates as the teams battle it out for supremacy.