In spite of a run of five successes at Paris Olympics 2024, Lakshya Sen lost his last two matches to wind up without a decoration and finish fourth in the badminton men’s singles occasion. Thinking back, Lakshya has guided out a key explanation that drove toward the adjustment of force during his bronze decoration match. The 23-year-old had lost to possible gold medalist Viktor Axelsen in the semi-last regardless of driving by five and seven focuses separately in the two sets. Lakshya likewise dominated the initial match in the bronze decoration match against Lee Zii Jia, yet lost eventually.
“In the subsequent game, that side of the court had some float. Indeed, even after the lead, I realized I had zero control over the bus,” expressed Lakshya to The Indian Express. “And afterward the force abruptly different, and he began playing better. In any event, when he drew level, I was battling for each point,” he added.
Lakshya brought up that he had made a couple of such a large number of natural mistakes during his critical coordinate with Viktor Axelsen. Lakshya had driven 18-13, and afterward had three game focuses at 20-17, in the principal set, however wound up losing five focuses in succession. In the subsequent game, in spite of being 7-0 up, Lakshya lost energy emphatically, losing it 21-14.
“In critical circumstances I might have played in an unexpected way. I didn’t play well by any means eventually, and there were a great deal of natural shots. I should have been a touch more understanding,” he added.
Lakshya referenced that he would change his game as he designs up to challenge for future Olympic decorations.
“In general, by they way I played, there were a few things I was blissful and glad about at Paris. Yet, this will sting for quite a while. I’m hoping to add and change a great deal of things pushing ahead,” he said.
India has never seen a competitor climb from fourth to an Olympic award, yet being just 23, Lakshya has age on his side to do as such. Indeed, even Viktor Axelsen tipped him to be a power in years to come.