Lakshya Sen Shines in Paris: Victorious Debut at Olympics

Ace Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen defeated Guatemala's Kevin Cordon in straight games in a men's singles badminton match at the Paris Olympics. Sen, a Commonwealth Games gold medallist, won 21-8, 22-20 in his debut, showcasing resilience and skill, particularly under the guidance of legends Prakash Padukone and Vimal Kumar.

Ace Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen triumphed over Guatemala's Kevin Cordon in a men's singles badminton group match at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

The 22-year-old secured a 21-8, 22-20 victory in his debut Olympic match, which lasted 42 minutes. Sen's stellar performance follows his gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and a bronze at the 2021 World Championships. He is set to face Belgium's Julien Carraggi in his second group match on Monday.

Despite a strong comeback from Cordon in the second game, Sen maintained his composure to clinch the win. The first game saw an impressive start from Sen, who led 5-0 and finished with a dominant 21-8. Cordon battled back in the second game, but with guidance from legends Prakash Padukone and Vimal Kumar, Sen leveled the score at 20-20 and secured two additional points to win the match 22-20.