Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:30pm on 02 Aug 2024,Friday Sports
In a historic achievement at the Paris Olympics 2024, Lakshya Sen became the first Indian man to reach the badminton men's singles semi-final. The 22-year-old defeated Taiwan's 12th seed Chou Tien Chen in a thrilling come-from-behind victory, winning 19-21, 21-15, 21-12. Sen, competing in his maiden Olympics, showcased exceptional grit and determination, overcoming a first-game defeat to secure his place in the semi-finals. With this victory, he keeps India's hopes for an Olympic badminton medal alive. Sen will next face the winner of the quarter-final between Viktor Axelsen and Loh Kean Yew.
