Lakshya Sen Rallies To Defeat Collins Valentine Filimon
· Sports · India Today, Indian Express, Times of India
Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen secured a comeback victory against Collins Valentine Filimon in the first round of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi. After dropping the opening game 21-16, Sen adapted to the court's drift to win the next two games. The match was held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, where local fans provided vocal support for the 24-year-old shuttler. This tournament marks the first time India has hosted the BWF World Championships in 17 years.
Why it matters
Sen's survival in the opening round keeps India's medal hopes alive in the men's singles draw after the early exits of other top seeds.
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