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Lakshya Sen's Olympic Journey: A Tale of Promise and Missed Opportunity At the recently concluded Paris Olympics 2024, Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen showcased his immense talent, winning five consecutive matches before falling short in the final two, ultimately finishing fourth in the men's singles event.
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Krishna Nagar, India's para badminton star, has faced countless challenges throughout his life. Despite being bullied for his short stature, he refused to let his dwarfism condition define him. Instead, he found solace in sports, excelling in cricket, football, volleyball, long jump, and sprints. In late 2017, Krishna&
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Lakshya Sen, India's rising badminton star, shared his Olympic experience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a felicitation ceremony at the Prime Minister's residence on Independence Day. Sen, who made history as the first Indian shuttler to reach the semifinals in men's badminton at
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a reception for the Indian contingent that participated in the recently concluded Paris Olympics. The event was held after the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, where the athletes were also in attendance. During the reception, Modi interacted with the athletes, including Lakshya Sen, who
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Indian Para Badminton Team Aims for 10 Medals at Paris Paralympics Despite Bhagat's Suspension LUCKNOW: The Badminton World Federation's (BWF) 18-month suspension of Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Pramod Bhagat for whereabouts failures has not dampened the spirits of the Indian para badminton team bound for Paris.
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Nikhat Zareen, Chirag-Satwik, and Lakshya Sen, three promising Indian athletes, are among the 13 receiving support from the GoSports Foundation in Paris. Founded by former tennis player Deepthi Bopaiah, the foundation aims to empower athletes and foster their Olympic aspirations. Bopaiah, the CEO of GoSports, has been actively involved in
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Olympic silver medalist He Bing Jiao of China has bid farewell to international badminton, marking the end of an illustrious career. Despite her departure from the global stage, He Bing Jiao will continue to grace domestic tournaments, showcasing her unwavering passion for the sport. He Bing Jiao's journey
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India's Top Shuttlers Withdraw from BWF Japan Open India's top badminton players, including PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, and the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have withdrawn from the upcoming BWF Japan Open, scheduled to commence on August 24.
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Indian doubles badminton specialist Ashwini Ponnappa has expressed shock and disappointment over the Sports Authority of India's (SAI) claim that she received significant financial assistance in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics. Ponnappa asserts that she received minimal individual support and that her request for a coach was
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Ace badminton player Saina Nehwal's recent confession that she was unaware of javelin as an Olympic sport until Neeraj Chopra's gold medal victory in 2021 has sparked a debate about the limited knowledge of athletes outside their own disciplines. Nehwal's admission, made during an
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Tokyo Paralympic gold medalist Pramod Bhagat has been suspended for 18 months due to whereabouts failures, effectively barring him from competing in the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced the suspension on Tuesday, citing Bhagat's violation of anti-doping regulations. Bhagat, an SL3 athlete, was
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Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has come to the defense of badminton legend Prakash Padukone, who recently called for players to take responsibility for India's disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics. Padukone's comments came after Lakshya Sen squandered two opportunities to win a medal, losing