Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen Triumphs Over HS Prannoy in Round of 16

Lakshya Sen defeated fellow Indian HS Prannoy in an exciting all-Indian match at the Paris Olympics 2024, earning him a spot in the men’s singles quarterfinal. Sen demonstrated his supremacy on the court by winning in straight sets, 21-12, 21-6, thanks to his impressive performance.

With his win, Lakshya Sen becomes the latest athlete to join the ranks of Olympic greats Parupalli Kashyap and Kidambi Srikanth, who both made it to the quarterfinals in London 2012 and Rio 2016. Sen’s ascent to this point has been characterized by reliable and outstanding achievements. His victory in the group round over Indonesia’s world number four, Jonatan Christie, with a score of 21-18, 21-12, established the standard for his next encounters. The current Asian and All-England champion Christie was no match for Sen’s aggressive play and strategic precision.

Sen was a formidable obstacle for HS Prannoy, an accomplished player who has won medals at the Asian Games and World Championships. Prannoy defeated Vietnam’s Le Duc Phat in a hard-fought match to go to the Round of 16. In a demanding 62-minute battle, Prannoy overcame a 16-21, 21-11, 21-12 first-game disadvantage. In their Olympic match, Prannoy was unable to withstand Sen’s unrelenting attack and astute gameplay, despite his resilience and skill.

The badminton talent in India was exemplified by the match between Sen and Prannoy. Sen’s fast footwork and forceful smashes overpowered Prannoy, who was having trouble finding his rhythm. Sen advances to the quarterfinals with this win, which also emphasizes his potential as a formidable opponent.

Other badminton news from the Olympics: 

The tragic elimination of Indian doubles players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty from the competition. In the men’s doubles quarterfinal, the Indian team, who were one of the favorites to win the gold, lost in a close match to Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik. They won the opening game 21–13 but lost the next two games 14–21 and 16–21 as a result of their mistakes. After winning the Asian and Commonwealth Games, they had high expectations, therefore their loss was a major disappointment.

The fact that Lakshya Sen advanced to the quarterfinals gives Indian badminton fans enthusiasm and optimism. We’ll be closely following his upcoming matches as he looks to build on his recent success and earn an Olympic medal.

FAQ

1. What was the group stage performance of Lakshya Sen?

With a score of 21-18, 21-12, Lakshya Sen defeated Indonesia’s world number four, Jonatan Christie, to top his group. 

2. Which other shuttlers from India have advanced to the Olympic quarterfinals?

Kidambi Srikanth and Parupalli Kashyap both made it to the quarterfinals of the Olympics in Rio 2016 and London 2012, respectively.

3. How did Prannoy High School get to the Round of 16?

After falling short in the first game, HS Prannoy overcame Le Duc Phat of Vietnam in a hard-fought encounter, winning 16-21, 21-11, 21-12.

4. What was the outcome of the Indian shuttlers’ men’s doubles quarterfinal match?

Despite winning the first game 21–13, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were defeated by Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia. The next two games they lost, 14-21 and 16-21.

5. What does Lakshya Sen’s victory over HS Prannoy mean?

With his win, Lakshya Sen guarantees his spot in the Olympic quarterfinals, extending India’s impressive badminton participation and underscoring his chances of taking home an Olympic medal.