Lakshya Sen Advances to Round of 16

Lakshya Sen achieved a remarkable victory against Indonesia's world number 4 Jonatan Christie, winning 21-18, 21-12 to advance to the round of 16 in men's singles badminton at the Paris Olympics 2024. Despite a shaky start, trailing 8-2, Sen showcased his resilience and tactical prowess, turning the match around with a series of impressive plays, including a stunning no-look shot. This victory marks Sen as the first Indian men's singles shuttler to reach the knockout stage since Kidambi Srikanth in 2016. He will next face compatriot H.S. Prannoy, who is yet to compete against Vietnam's Le Duc Phat. Meanwhile, PV Sindhu also progressed to the pre-quarterfinals, reinforcing India's presence in the badminton competition. Sen expressed his confidence and determination for the upcoming matches, aiming for a gold medal after a strong string of performances leading up to the Olympics.