Lakshya Sen Shines in Olympic Badminton Debut

In an exciting start to his Olympic journey, Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen took down Guatemala’s Kevin Cordon in a thrilling match during the Paris 2024 Olympics. The young athlete won with scores of 21-9 and 22-20, marking a strong debut in the men’s singles competition.

The match, which lasted just 42 minutes, really showcased Lakshya’s skills and determination. He set the tone early on, dominating the first game and going ahead with a rapid 9-1 lead. With some powerful smashes, he had Cordon struggling to keep up.

However, Cordon didn’t back down easily. He came out strong in the second game, and at one point, he surged to a 14-8 lead, putting Lakshya in a tight spot. As the game progressed, Cordon managed to edge closer to victory, even earning a game point at 20-16, but Lakshya held his nerve and clinched the game.

This victory adds to Lakshya’s impressive resume, which includes a gold medal from the 2022 Commonwealth Games and a bronze medal from the 2021 World Championships. His performance against Cordon has set high expectations for the next match.

Looking ahead, he’s set to face Julien Carraggi from Belgium next. Fans are eager to see how he will perform after such a remarkable start, as each match presents new challenges against talented international players.