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Lakshya Sen Prepares for Semifinal Showdown Against Viktor Axelsen
In an exciting turn of events at the Paris Olympics, Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen has made history by reaching the semifinals of the men’s singles. After a thrilling match against Chou Tien Chen from Chinese Taipei, the 22-year-old has become the first Indian male shuttler to reach this level at the Olympic Games.
In his quarterfinal match, Lakshya lost the first game 19-21 but fought back with determination, winning the next two games 21-15 and 21-12. His impressive resilience has captured the hearts of badminton fans across the world.
Now, Lakshya is gearing up for a tough challenge as he faces reigning Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen from Denmark on August 4. Axelsen has proven to be a dominant force throughout the tournament, winning all his matches with impressive scores.
Axelsen began his Olympic campaign with a staggering win against Prince Dahal of Nepal, defeating him 21-8 and 21-6. He continued his strong performance by taking down Misha Zilberman from Israel and Nhat Nguyen from Ireland with ease, securing his semifinals spot after a 21-9, 21-17 victory against Loh Kean Yew from Singapore.
While Viktor Axelsen has had a smooth journey to the semifinals, Lakshya’s path has been filled with challenges, showcasing his skill and ability to handle pressure. Their upcoming match has drawn attention, as Axelsen has won seven out of their eight previous encounters.
Interestingly, Lakshya’s only win against Axelsen was during the German Open in March 2022, which gives him some hope heading into their semifinals clash. Indian fans are eagerly anticipating this match, hoping for a breakthrough victory.
In other news, fellow Indian shooter Manu Bhaker finished fourth in the women’s 25-meter pistol event, narrowly missing the bronze medal. Despite being in the top 5 of the final, she lost the bronze shoot-off to Hungary‘s Veronika Major, highlighting the competitive nature of the events at the Olympics.
As the excitement builds up for the semifinal match, fans are hopeful that Lakshya will bring his best game against Viktor Axelsen and make history for India in badminton.
