Last Updated on 03/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
India’s young shuttler Lakshya Sen has inscribed his name in golden letters in the history of Indian badminton. He has become the first Indian male shuttler from the country to qualify for the semi-finals of the men’s singles at the Olympic Games. 22-year-old Lakshya Sen defeated Taiwan’s Chou Tien Chen 19-21, 21-15, 21-12 at La Chapelle Arena Court 1 on Friday (August 2).
Let us tell you that Lakshya Sen is now the only hope for a medal from the country in badminton at the Paris Olympics, because before this two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu lost in the round of 16 game in women’s singles, while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost in the men’s doubles quarter-finals.
In such a situation, crores of Indians have high hopes from Uttarakhand’s Almora-born shuttler Lakshya Sen in the semi-finals. After creating history, Lakshya Sen said that he is very happy with his historic achievement, but he also said that the real test for him is starting now and he will try to give his 100%.
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‘I will try to give my 100% in the semi-finals’
Lakshya said that yes, this is something that I have never done before and I feel very good doing this. I think there is still a lot of work to be done, the real test will begin from here. He said that I will try to get ready for action. I am just focusing on the next match and will try to give my 100% in this match.
Who will Lakshya face in the semi-final on August 4?
Let us tell you that Lakshya lost the first game, but he made a comeback in the second. Then he won the decisive game and confirmed his place in the semi-finals. Lakshya is now just one step away from the medal. Lakshya will face Loh Kean Yew (Singapore) or Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) in the semi-final match on August 4. Earlier, Sen defeated his compatriot HS Prannoy 21-12, 21-6 in the men’s singles pre-quarterfinals on Thursday.
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