Lakshya Sen to Compete for Bronze Against Lee Zii Jia at Paris 2024
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen is set to compete for the bronze medal when he faces Malaysia’s world No. 7 Lee Zii Jia on Monday. Sen, ranked 22nd, lost to Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen in the men’s singles semi-final at the Paris 2024 badminton tournament.
Sen had a strong start but ultimately lost to Axelsen 22-20, 21-14 in 54 minutes at the La Chapelle Arena. Despite the loss, Sen could still become the first Indian male badminton player to win an Olympic medal.
Sen has a 4-1 head-to-head record against Lee Zii Jia, including a win at the All-England Open earlier this year. In the semi-final, Sen initially led but Axelsen made a comeback to win the match. Sen’s Olympic journey has been historic, as he is the first Indian male shuttler to reach the semi-finals at the Summer Games.
In his Olympic debut, Sen topped his men’s singles group by defeating reigning All England champion Jonatan Christie and compatriot HS Prannoy in the round of 16. He also defeated Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-Chen in the quarter-finals.
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Lakshya Sen -: Lakshya Sen is an Indian badminton player who is competing in the Olympics for the first time.
Bronze -: Bronze is a type of medal given to the third-place winner in a competition.
Lee Zii Jia -: Lee Zii Jia is a badminton player from Malaysia who will compete against Lakshya Sen for the bronze medal.
Paris 2024 -: Paris 2024 refers to the Summer Olympics that will be held in Paris, France, in the year 2024.
Shuttler -: A shuttler is a term used to describe a badminton player.
Ranked 22nd -: Ranked 22nd means that Lakshya Sen is the 22nd best player in the world according to badminton rankings.
Viktor Axelsen -: Viktor Axelsen is a top badminton player from Denmark who defeated Lakshya Sen in the semi-finals.
Semi-finals -: Semi-finals are the matches that determine which players will compete in the final round for the gold medal.
All-England Open -: The All-England Open is a prestigious badminton tournament held in England.
Olympic debut -: Olympic debut means that this is the first time Lakshya Sen is participating in the Olympics.
