Lakshya Sen

Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy gear up for Malaysia Open as new season begins

India's HS Prannoy is gearing up for a highly anticipated return to competitive badminton at the Malaysia Open 2025, set to begin on Tuesday at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur. This BWF Super 1000 event marks his first appearance since exiting in the Round of 16 at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he faced a defeat against compatriot Lakshya Sen. Ranked 26th globally, Prannoy is determined to reclaim his form as the new season unfolds, reports Olympics.com. Joining Prannoy is world No. 12 Lakshy...

September 16, 2024 4:46 PM

Paris Olympics: India shuttler Lakshya Sen topples compatriot HS Prannoy to move into quarter-finals

In a compelling all-Indian showdown at the Paris Olympics, rising badminton star Lakshya Sen defeated veteran HS Prannoy in the men's singles Round of 16 on Thursday. The 22-year-old Sen, currently ranked 22nd in the world, secured a decisive 21-12, 21-6 victory over the 13th-ranked Prannoy. Sen's youthful dynamism proved too much for the experienced Prannoy to handle. The younger player got off to a blistering start, quickly establishing a 5-1 lead. Though Prannoy attempted to close the gap, S...