India's Lakshya Sen Out of Thomas Cup Semifinals Against France Due to Injury
Big Blow For India As Star Player Set To Miss Thomas Cup Semis vs France
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India's badminton player Lakshya Sen will miss the Thomas Cup semifinals against France due to a swollen right elbow. Sen's absence follows his impressive performance against world No. 6 Chou Tien Chen, where he secured a victory despite injury. Young Ayush Shetty will replace him in the opening singles match.
- 01Lakshya Sen is recovering from a swollen right elbow and will miss the semifinals.
- 02Ayush Shetty will compete in the opening singles match against Christo Popov.
- 03Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy will play in the second and third singles matches, respectively.
- 04India has already secured a medal in the Thomas Cup after reaching the semifinals.
- 05The team won the Thomas Cup in 2022 and has a history of success in the tournament.
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India's badminton star Lakshya Sen will not participate in the Thomas Cup semifinals against France due to a swollen right elbow sustained during a previous match. The 24-year-old had recently triumphed over world No. 6 Chou Tien Chen in a grueling match, but his injury has led to his replacement by Ayush Shetty for the opening singles match against world No. 4 Christo Popov. Kidambi Srikanth, ranked world No. 30, will face world No. 10 Alex Lanier in the second singles, while HS Prannoy will take on world No. 17 Toma Junior Popov in the third singles. The doubles matches will follow the singles, with India assured of a medal after reaching the semifinals. The country previously won the Thomas Cup in 2022 and has claimed bronze medals in 1952, 1955, and 1979. Badminton Association of India secretary Sanjay Mishra expressed confidence in the team's capabilities despite Sen's absence.
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The absence of Lakshya Sen may affect India's chances in the semifinals, but the team remains confident in their ability to compete.
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