Sunil Gavaskar has defended Prakash Padukone’s criticism of Lakshya Sen’s performance at the Paris Olympics, stating that India needs to stop making excuses and hold players accountable for their performance. Gavaskar drew parallels between Sen’s defeat and a recent comment made by Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, highlighting the importance of mental fortitude and responsibility in high-pressure situations.
Badminton legend Prakash Padukone will join the Indian badminton team as a mentor for the upcoming Paris Olympics, providing guidance to the 15-member squad aiming for another successful medal run. This will be Padukone’s first Olympic experience as a mentor after retiring from playing in 1991, even as badminton was introduced to the Olympics in 1992. He will be working alongside a team of experienced coaches, including Pullela Gopichand, RMV Gurusaidutt, Agus Santosa, Vimal Kumar, and Mathias Boe, as India aims to continue its medal-winning streak in the sport.
