Paris : India’s sole Badminton medal hope Lakshya Sen lost to World Number 2 , Tokyo Olympics 2020 Gold Medal winner Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen 20-22, 14-21, straight sets in a close encounter in Badminton Men’s Singles Semi Final, thus, out of Gold / Silver Medal contention.
In 1st set, Lakshya at one stage dominated Victor 20-17. However, Viktor came back stronger, with Lakshya giving away consecutive 5 points & losing the 1st set.
In 2nd set, Lakshya started off well leading the chart 7-0. However, a same story repeated with Viktor making a great comeback and dominating Lakshya 14-21 & racing to the final.
Lakshya Sen has now no hopes remaining of Gold or Silver medal. However, he will have chance to clinch a bronze medal tomorrow against Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia, loser of the other semi final match.
