Lakshya Sen defeated by Garret Tan in Delhi
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India, NDTV Sports
Lakshya Sen, India’s 14th seed, was knocked out in the third round of the Badminton World Championships in New Delhi on 19 August 2026. Sen lost to 18‑year‑old American Garret Tan, with set scores 19‑21, 21‑19, 21‑17. Tan has no fixed training base and played lower‑level tournaments before the event. Sen’s coach, Vimal Kumar, blamed the loss on Sen’s shaky confidence and inability to finish matches. The defeat is a setback for India’s hopes of reaching the semi‑finals and improves Tan’s international standing. No injury was reported for Sen.
Why it matters
The loss hampers India’s medal prospects at the championships and reduces the team’s momentum heading into later rounds.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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