Paris 2024 Olympics: Who will Lakshya Sen face in the Badminton Men’s Singles Semifinal?

Lakshya Sen beat Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen 19-21, 21-15, 21-12 to qualify for the semifinal, which will be held on August 4.

India’s Lakshya Sen won against China’s Chou Tian Chen in men’s singles in La Chapelle Arena arena Paris on Friday. | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR/ The Hindu

Lakshya Sen became the first Indian male shuttler to qualify for the semifinals of the badminton event at the Olympic Games after a famous win at La Chappele Arena during the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The 22-year-old beat Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen 19-21, 21-15, 21-12 in the quarters. Lakshya will next play on August 4.

He will face second-seed Viktor Axelsen from Denmark, who defeated Kean Yew Loh of Singapore 21-9, 21-17 in the final quarterfinal fixture.

Lakshya’s head-to-head record against Axelsen is not flattering. Axelsen has had the wood over Lakshya, having beaten him seven times in eight encounters so far.