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Lakshya Sen Soars to Victory in Olympic Badminton Debut

Ace Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen made a resounding start to his Olympic campaign, dispatching reigning Pan American champion Kevin Cordon of Guatemala in straight games in their men's singles badminton group match at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. The 22-year-old Sen, making his Olympic debut, displayed his class

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PV Sindhu Begins Paris Olympics Campaign with Dominant Win

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu kicked off her Paris Olympics campaign with a dominant straight-games victory over Maldives' Fathimath Abdul Razzaq in the women's singles group stage match on Sunday. The gulf in class between the two players was evident as Sindhu, aiming for a third Olympic

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HS Prannoy Triumphs in Olympic Debut, Secures Straight-Game Victory

India's HS Prannoy made a triumphant debut at the Olympics, securing a straight-game victory over Fabian Roth of Germany in the men's singles competition. Despite battling chikungunya in the lead-up to the Games, Prannoy showcased remarkable fitness and determination in his 21-18, 21-12 triumph. The 32-year-old

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Lakshya Sen's Paris Olympics Win 'Deleted' Due to Opponent's Injury

Lakshya Sen's victory over Guatemala's Kevin Cordon in the men's singles Group L match at the Paris Olympics has been nullified due to Cordon's withdrawal from the tournament due to a left elbow injury. As per BWF regulations for group stage play,

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Indian Badminton Duo Aim for Olympic Glory Despite Setback

The Indian men's doubles badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are aiming to continue their winning streak at the Paris Olympics, despite a setback in their second Group C match. The match against Germany's Marvin Seidel and Mark Lamsfuss was canceled due to Lamsfuss&

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Indian Badminton Duo Ponnappa and Crasto Face Olympic Exit After Second Defeat

India's Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto's Olympic hopes suffered a major setback as they succumbed to a second consecutive defeat in the women's doubles badminton competition at the Paris Olympics. The Indian duo fell 11-21, 12-21 to the world number four Japanese pair of

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Lakshya Sen Powers India to Badminton Victory at Paris Olympics

Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen has made a strong start to his Paris Olympics campaign, securing a straight-sets victory over Belgium's Julien Carraggi in the Group L men's singles match. The 43-minute encounter at the La Chapelle Arena saw Sen overcome a four-point deficit in the

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Indian Badminton Duo Makes History, Manu Bhaker Eyes Second Olympic Medal

Indian sports history was made on Day 4 of the Paris Olympics 2024 as Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty became the first Indian badminton men's doubles pair to qualify for the quarterfinals. The world number three duo secured their spot with one group match remaining after their scheduled

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Lakshya Sen Stuns Jonatan Christie, Advances to Paris Olympics Round of 16

Lakshya Sen's stunning victory over Jonatan Christie at the Paris Olympics has sent shockwaves through the badminton world. The Indian shuttler, ranked 22nd in the world, upset the third-seeded Indonesian, who is considered a favorite for the men's singles gold medal. Sen's triumph marks

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Lakshya Sen Secures Pre-Quarterfinal Berth in Paris Olympics Badminton

Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen has secured a place in the pre-quarters of the ongoing Paris Olympics after defeating Indonesia's Jonatan Christie in the men's singles Group L match. Sen's victory came in straight sets, 21-18, 21-12, in a match that lasted 50 minutes

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Indian Badminton Enthusiast Extends Paris Stay to Witness Sindhu's Olympic Quest

Keerthana Sai Nalla, a 26-year-old Indian badminton enthusiast, has altered her plans to witness the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite securing a new job in Germany and wanting to return home before starting it, her passion for badminton and the allure of watching PV Sindhu's historic Olympic quest have

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HS Prannoy Advances to Pre-Quarterfinals at Paris Olympics After Defeating Le Duc Phat

India's HS Prannoy displayed resilience and determination to overcome a spirited challenge from Vietnam's Le Duc Phat in the final group match of the men's singles badminton event at the Paris Olympics. The 32-year-old from Kerala, who had recently recovered from chikungunya, showcased his

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India's Medal Hopes on the Line at Paris Olympics on Thursday

India's medal hopes at the Paris Olympics will be tested on Thursday as Swapnil Kusale takes aim in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions competition. Kusale's performance could potentially secure India's third shooting medal of the Games, a historic feat. In badminton,

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Indian Athletes Excel on Day 5 of Paris Olympics

Indian Athletes Shine on Day 5 of Paris Olympics Day 5 of the Paris Olympics witnessed a flurry of action for the Indian contingent, with athletes competing in archery, boxing, shooting, badminton, table tennis, and equestrian. In badminton, HS Prannoy staged a remarkable comeback after losing the first game to

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Indian Badminton Duo's Olympic Dream Ends in Quarterfinals

Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's Olympic dream was shattered in the men's doubles quarterfinals at the Paris Games on Thursday. The duo, who were among the favorites for the gold medal, fell to Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia in a

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PV Sindhu Faces He Bingjiao in Olympics Badminton Round of 16

PV Sindhu, India's badminton queen, is poised to make history once again as she enters the Round of 16 in the women's singles event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Her opponent, China's He Bingjiao, is a formidable foe, but Sindhu has a proven track

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Ratchanok Intanon Defeats Tai Tzu Ying in Emotional Olympic Farewell

In a poignant moment at the Paris Olympics, Thai badminton star Ratchanok Intanon defeated her long-time rival Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in their final Olympic match. The victory was bittersweet for Intanon, who knew it would be Tai Tzu's last match before retirement. Intanon, who had

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PV Sindhu's Olympic Journey Ends in Pre-Quarterfinals

PV Sindhu's Olympic journey came to an end in the pre-quarterfinals, as she succumbed to China's He Bing Jiao in a hard-fought match. Despite her meticulous preparations, Sindhu admitted that her defense proved to be her Achilles' heel. Sindhu's training regimen included a

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Lakshya Sen's No-Look Backhand Stuns at Paris Olympics

Lakshya Sen's stunning no-look backhand at the 2024 Paris Olympics has sent shockwaves through the badminton world and captured the hearts of Indian fans. In a do-or-die group stage match against Indonesian star Jonatan Christie, Sen pulled off an extraordinary shot that left spectators in disbelief. The Indian

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Lakshya Sen Creates History, Becomes First Indian Male to Reach Olympic Badminton Semi-Finals

Lakshya Sen has etched his name in Indian sporting history by becoming the first Indian male shuttler to reach the men's singles semi-finals at the Olympics. In a thrilling quarterfinal encounter that lasted 70 minutes, Sen overcame the challenge of China's Chou Chen in a hard-fought

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India's Olympic Medal Hopes Alive with Bhaker, Sen's Progress

India's Olympic campaign continued with a mixed bag of results on Day 7 in Paris. Manu Bhaker maintained her medal hopes by qualifying for the women's 25m pistol final, while Lakshya Sen advanced to the men's singles semi-final in badminton. In shooting, Bhaker'

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Mathias Boe Retires as Coach of Indian Badminton Stars

Mathias Boe, the esteemed coach of Indian badminton stars Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, has announced his retirement from coaching following the pair's exit from the Paris Olympics. The decision comes after Satwik and Chirag's heartbreaking loss to Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi

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Carolina Marin's Olympic Dream Crushed by Knee Injury

Former Olympic champion Carolina Marin's hopes of a second gold medal were shattered in heartbreaking fashion as she suffered a devastating knee injury during her women's singles badminton semifinal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Marin, who was leading the match 21-14, 10-6 against China's

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Lakshya Sen's Olympic Gold Hopes Dashed, Bronze Medal Match Awaits

India's Olympic badminton gold medal hopes were shattered on Sunday as Lakshya Sen succumbed to a valiant defeat against reigning champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark. Despite a spirited performance, Sen fell short with scores of 20-22, 14-21. However, the 22-year-old Indian shuttler still has a chance to make

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Lakshya Sen Eyes Bronze as India's Medal Hopes Continue in Paris Olympics

India's Medal Hopes Alive as Lakshya Sen Eyes Bronze in Paris Olympics India's medal tally at the Paris Olympics remains in contention as Lakshya Sen prepares to face Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in the men's singles bronze medal playoff today. The badminton