Lakshya Sen Aims to Break First-Round Jinx at Badminton Asia Championships
Lakshya looks to set record straight at Badminton Asia Championships
Hindustan Times
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Lakshya Sen, the 24-year-old Indian badminton player, is set to compete in the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, aiming to overcome his past struggles at this event. Despite a strong performance at the All England Open, he faces a challenging first match against Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu, with the potential of facing world champion Shi Yu Qi in the next round.
- 01Lakshya Sen has never advanced past the first round at the Badminton Asia Championships.
- 02He faces Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong in his opening match, with a 2-3 head-to-head record.
- 03Lakshya recently reached the finals of the All England Open, showcasing his top form.
- 04His coach believes this is a significant opportunity for Lakshya to reclaim his legacy.
- 05The Indian badminton contingent faced setbacks with the withdrawal of Satwik Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty due to injury.
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Lakshya Sen, ranked world No. 12, enters the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, looking to break his first-round curse at this prestigious event. Having last competed in the All England Open, where he reached the finals, Lakshya is well-prepared and eager to showcase his skills. He faces a tough opener against Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu, who has a slight edge in their head-to-head record. If successful, Lakshya could meet reigning world champion Shi Yu Qi in the second round, a rematch after he previously defeated Shi at the All England Open. His coach, U Vimal Kumar, emphasizes that this tournament presents a chance for Lakshya to reclaim a significant legacy in Indian badminton, akin to the historic win by Dinesh Khanna in 1965. However, the Indian team faces challenges with the withdrawal of top doubles players Satwik Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty due to injury, impacting the team's overall strength.
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Lakshya's performance could inspire a resurgence in Indian badminton, especially after the withdrawal of other top players.
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