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Lakshya Sen – India’s Rising Badminton Star
Introduction
Lakshya Sen (born 16 August 2001 in Almora, Uttarakhand) is one of India’s leading men’s singles badminton players. A former World Junior No. 1, he has delivered top-level performances at the World Championships, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Thomas Cup, and the Olympics.
Early Life and Background
Born into a badminton family—his father Dhirendra K. Sen is a coach and his brother Chirag Sen is also a professional shuttler—Lakshya moved to Bangalore for training. He quickly rose through the ranks with consistent performances in junior tournaments.
Junior Achievements
In 2018, Lakshya won the Asian Junior Championships and a bronze medal at the BWF World Junior Championships. His success at youth levels set the stage for his senior career.
Major Achievements
- Bronze medal at the BWF World Championships (2021)
- Gold medal in the Thomas Cup with India (2022)
- Gold at Commonwealth Games singles and silver in mixed team (2022)
- Silver medal with India’s badminton team at the Asian Games (2022)
- Champion at the Syed Modi International Badminton Championships (2024)
Record at the Paris Olympics 2024
Lakshya became the first Indian male badminton player to reach the Olympics semi-finals, narrowly missing bronze in a thrilling match against Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia. He lost with scores of 13–21, 21–16, 21–11.
All England Open 2025
At the prestigious All England 2025, Lakshya stunned defending champion Jonatan Christie with a dominant 21–13, 21–10 win to reach the quarter-finals in just 36 minutes. He was later eliminated by China’s Li Shi Feng in the quarters.
Recent Form and Challenges
Despite early exits from tournaments like the Denmark Open and Kumamoto Masters, he bounced back by winning the Syed Modi International in late 2024. He was also selected as the athlete oath-taker at India’s 2025 National Games.
Style of Play and Physical Profile
Lakshya plays right-handed with excellent footwork, tactical awareness, and stamina. He is 1.78 m tall and is known for retrieving shots tirelessly and displaying calm under pressure.
Awards and Recognition
In recognition of his accomplishments, Lakshya has received accolades such as the Emerging Sportsman of the Year at Indian Sports Honours 2023.
Conclusion
Lakshya Sen today represents the future of Indian badminton—a blend of youthful promise and consistent excellence. His journey from junior champion to Olympic semifinalist makes him a role model for aspiring shuttlers across the country.
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