Olympics 2024 Badminton: Lakshya Sen storms to men's singles pre-quarterfinals

Showcasing superb skills, India's Lakshya Sen progressed to the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympics men's singles badminton competition with a stunning straight-game win over Indonesia's world number 4 Jonatan Christie in the final group match here on Wednesday.

The 22-year-old from Almora, a 2021 world championships bronze medallist, displayed great maturity and tactical acumen to outwit Christie, the reigning All England and Asian champion, 21-18 21-12 in what turned out to be a lop-sided contest.

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Sen is likley to face compatriot HS Prannoy in the pre-quarterfinals. Prannoy will face Vietnam's Le Duc Phat later in the day.

Sen had defeated Kevin Cordon, a Tokyo Olympics semifinalist, in the opening Group L match on Sunday which was "deleted" after his Guatemalan opponent pulled out due to a left elbow injury.

Sen, a gold medallist at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, then defeated Julien Carraggi of Belgium.

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Lakshya Sen, a rising star in Indian badminton, hails from Almora, Uttarakhand, and was born on 16 August 2001. Sen's achievements include securing gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and silver at the 2022 Asian Games, showcasing his prowess on the international stage. His talent was further highlighted when he earned a bronze medal at the 2021 World Championships, cementing his position as one of India's top badminton players.