Lakshya Sen Leads India to Semifinals at Asian Games
· Sports · Indian Express, India Today
Lakshya Sen secured a victory against Kodai Naraoka to help India defeat Japan 3-0 in the men’s badminton quarterfinals at the Asian Games. Sen overcame a 13-19 deficit in the final game to win 11-21, 21-5, 21-19, moving away from his usual high-risk style. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also contributed with a doubles win, while Ayush Shetty defeated Koki Watanabe to seal the tie. The victory advances India to the semifinals, where they are set to face China. The team is now pursuing its second consecutive gold medal after their performance in Hangzhou.
Why it matters
This win keeps India in contention for a gold medal in the team badminton event, maintaining momentum for the squad in a high-stakes continental tournament.
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