Indian shuttlers made a strong start to their Paris 2024 Olympic campaign on Saturday at the La Chapelle Arena Court 1. Lakshya Sen, competing in his first-ever Olympic singles match, defeated five-time Olympian Kevin Cordon from Guatemala in a hard-fought battle. Sen showcased his dominance, winning 21-8 in the first set and 22-20 in the second, securing six consecutive points to close out the match in 42 minutes.
In the doubles category, the Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also secured a comfortable victory. They displayed impressive teamwork and tactical prowess, demonstrating their readiness to compete at the highest level.
Both Sen and the doubles duo have set their sights on a medal at the Paris Olympics and their winning starts have provided a positive boost to their campaign. These victories have instilled confidence in the Indian contingent and raised expectations for more successes in the badminton competition.
