Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen has secured a place in the pre-quarters of the ongoing Paris Olympics after defeating Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in the men’s singles Group L match. Sen’s victory came in straight sets, 21-18, 21-12, in a match that lasted 50 minutes at the La Chapelle Arena.
Sen dominated the match from the start, winning the first game 8-2. He continued his momentum in the second game, capitalizing on Christie’s errors to close out the match. With this win, Sen topped the men’s singles Group L and could potentially face HS Prannoy in the upcoming Round of 16 match.
Sen’s performance has been particularly impressive, with one of his backhand shots going viral on social media. Internet users have hailed the shot as “mad” and “god-like,” inspiring budding badminton champions.
Earlier in the tournament, Sen defeated Julien Carraggi of Belgium in straight sets, 21-19, 21-14. He also had a dominating win over Guatemala’s Kevin Cordon, but the result was later deleted after Cordon withdrew from the Olympics due to an injury.
Sen’s success in the Paris Olympics is a testament to his hard work and dedication. He has emerged as one of India’s top badminton players and is expected to continue his winning streak in the upcoming matches.
