Lakshya Sen

2024 - 8 - 3

Lakshya Sen: The Badminton Sensation Chasing Glory at Olympics 2024!

Badminton - Chou Tien Chen - Indian Men's Hockey Team - Lakshya Sen - Paris Olympics 2024 - Viktor Axelsen

Lakshya Sen makes history as India's first male shuttler to reach the Olympics semi-finals! Can he clinch the gold?

As the thrilling Paris Olympics 2024 unfolds, Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen has taken center stage, dazzling audiences with his impeccable shot-making skills. In a nail-biting quarterfinal match, Sen faced off against Taiwan's Chou Tien Chen, a formidable opponent known for his own prowess on the court. Initially, it seemed like it would be an uphill battle for Sen as he lost the first game. However, true champions don’t quit; they bounce back. With unparalleled focus and determination, the 22-year-old shuttler upped his game, ultimately clinching victory with two successive wins, earning his spot in the semifinals and making history as the first Indian male shuttler to reach this stage in Olympic history!

Adding to the heart-thumping excitement at the games, India's men's hockey team delivered a stunning performance by defeating the reigning champions, Australia, with an impressive 3-2 victory in a gripping pool stage match. The whole nation is abuzz with joy as both Sen and the hockey team are not just competing but carving their names in the annals of sports history. These exhilarating performances reflect the rising sportsmanship and talent emerging from India, making every Indian proud!

As Lakshya prepares for the semifinals, his journey resonates with the common man – determination, resilience, and a spirit that refuses to back down. No stranger to intense competition, he claimed victory against some of the world's best shuttlers and has consistently shown his capacity to rise to the occasion. And while he aims for that coveted Olympic medal, his dynamic playstyle and calm demeanor have certainly captured the hearts of fans worldwide.

The buzz doesn’t stop here! As the momentum builds, all eyes are not only on Sen but also on other Indian sports stars performing at the Olympics. Keep an ear out for star shooter Manu Bhaker, who is set to light up the women's 25m air pistol event this weekend. If you didn’t know, Bhaker was the youngest Indian to win a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, making her a favorite among Indian audiences.

In the midst of this Olympic saga, it’s fascinating to note that the sport of badminton has seen a meteoric rise in India thanks to players like Lakshya Sen. There’s also an interesting historical fact: the last male Indian shuttler to compete at this level was Prakash Padukone, who made the nation proud in the 1980s. So, as we root for Lakshya, let’s also remember the legends who paved the way for future generations!

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Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen reaches men's badminton semi ... (Business Today)

Adding to the excitement, the Indian men's hockey team achieved a landmark victory by defeating Australia 3-2 in a pool stage match.

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Lakshya Sen beats Chou Tien Chen — with clarity of shot-making ... (The Indian Express)

The last man standing from the famously difficult Group L of the Paris Olympics, and Indian badminton's only remaining hope for a medal, stood at the net, a set ...

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Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen enters semifinals with thrilling win over ... (Deccan Herald)

Lakshya Sen of India reacts as he leaves the court after winning the match against Tien Chen Chou of Taiwan. Credit: Reuters Photo.

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Badminton Highlights, Paris 2024 Olympics, Day 7 — Aug 2 ... (Sportstar)

Paris 2024 Olympics Badminton: Catch all the highlights from the Lakshysa Sen vs Chou Tien Chen men's singles quarterfinal match.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen creates history as he beats Chou ... (Firstpost)

Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen became the first male shuttler from India to qualify for the semi-finals of an Olympics on Friday.

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Paris Olympics: Lakshya Sen storms into the semifinals (The Hindu)

The Indian loses the first game to Taiwan's Chou Tien Chen before winning the next two; the 22-year-old becomes the first Indian male shuttler to enter the last ...

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Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen scripts history as he storms into ... (Livemint)

India's rising shuttler, Lakshya Sen, scripted history by booking his spot in the semi-final of the men's singles event at the ongoing Paris Olympics on ...

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Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7 Live: Manu Bhaker to be in action for ... (The Economic Times)

Get ready for another thrilling weekend as India's standout star at the Paris Olympics, Manu Bhaker, returns to action in the women's 25m air pistol event ...

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Lakshya Sen to face Viktor Axelsen in Olympic semis: H2H, all you ... (India Today)

Lakshya Sen is all set for the Olympics 2024 badminton semi-final match and will be facing a familiar foe in Viktor Axelsen on August 4, Sunday.

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Paris 2024: 'Sky is the limit' as Lakshya Sen becomes first Indian ... (Sportstar)

No Indian men's singles badminton player had ever reached the final-four at the Olympic Games before Lakshya crashed through the door and made history at ...

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Lakshya Sen to go against Denmark's Viktor Axelsen in men's ... (Business Today)

With a hard-fought victory over Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei, Sen has become the first Indian male shuttler to reach this stage of the Olympic Games.

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Lakshya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen at Paris Olympics 2024 - how can the ... (ESPN India)

It won't be easy for Lakshya. Axelsen is pretty much the gold standard in the current era of men's singles.

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Lakshya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen, Paris Olympics Badminton: Head-to ... (Firstpost)

Lakshya Sen will need to play out of his skin to keep his maiden gold medal hopes alive when he takes on the reigning Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen at the ...

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Lakshya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen Paris 2024 Olympics: Where to ... (Sportstar)

Lakshya vs Axelsen semifinal all you need to know: match timing, head-to-head record and live streaming info.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Viktor Axelsen refuses to take Lakshya Sen ... (Sportstar)

Viktor Axelsen might be going into his Olympic semifinal match on the back of a 7-1 record against Lakshya Sen but he admits he's not taking the Indian ...

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Lakshya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen live streaming: when and where to ... (India Today)

India's Lakshya Sen is set to take on defending Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen in the semi-final of the Paris Olympics on Sunday, 4 August.

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Paris Olympics: It's 7-1, but Viktor Axelsen not taking Lakshya Sen ... (The Hindu)

Viktor Axelsen respects Lakshya Sen's potential as a dark horse contender at the Olympics despite their competitive history.

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Lakshya Sen has a secret weapon at the Paris Olympics: Meals by ... (The Indian Express)

Lakshya Sen's mother Nirmala has been with him abroad for around a month, making his staple lunch — a mildly spiced chicken noodle soup — among other ...

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Lakshya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen: India fans want shuttler to spring ... (India Today)

Paris Olympics: Indian fans at Paris want Lakshya Sen to spring a surprise against defending champion Viktor Axelsen. Axelsen and Lakshya know each other ...

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Lakshya Sen's biggest test is here, faces Viktor Axelsen in the ... (Times of India)

Paris Olympics 2024 News: India's Lakshya Sen, a 22-year-old, is set to face second seed Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in the biggest match of his career at La ...

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Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen to face World no 2 Viktor Axelsen ... (Livemint)

For Sen, who wears 'Sky is the limit' tattoo on his neck, only the gold can quench his hunger.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Denmark's Viktor Axelson not underestimating ... (Business Today)

Lakshya Sen, who had a modest 15-10 win-loss record before the Olympics, took Axelsen to three games at the Singapore Open.

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Olympics, Badminton: History-chasing Lakshya Sen looks to cross ... (India Today)

Paris Olympics 2024: Prodigiously talented Lakshya Sen will be looking to become the first Indian man to secure a badminton medal at the Games when he takes ...

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Paris Olympics: Lakshya Sen faces defending champion Viktor ... (CNBCTV18)

Lakshya Sen, India's only challenge remaining in Badminton at the Paris Olympics will face a stern test in form of defending champion Viktor Axelsen for a ...

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