Lakshya Sen Overcomes Drift to Win Badminton Worlds Opener
· Sports · Indian Express, Sportstar
India's Lakshya Sen defeated Austria's Collins Valentine Filimon 16-21, 21-8, 21-4 in the first round of the Badminton World Championships in New Delhi. Playing at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Sen struggled with the arena drift and his tall opponent's overhead smashes during the opening game. After dropping the first game 19-21, the 25-year-old adjusted his tactics in the subsequent games by engaging his opponent in long rallies. He successfully countered the drift and restricted Filimon's attack to dominate the final two games convincingly. The report does not specify his next opponent in the tournament.
Why it matters
The victory keeps India's medal hopes alive at the World Championships, securing a strong start for the home favourite in New Delhi.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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