China’s top-ranked badminton player Shi Yu Qi suffered another early exit, this time losing in the quarterfinals of the Korea Open to Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk-yiu. This continues a recent trend of struggles for Shi, who took over the world number one ranking from Viktor Axelsen in June but has yet to establish himself firmly at the top.
Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen successfully defended his men’s singles badminton Olympic gold medal in Paris, defeating Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn in straight sets. This victory marks Axelsen as the second man to achieve this feat, following Lin Dan of China, and solidifies his place among badminton’s elite.
Lakshya Sen, India’s badminton hope, will face reigning Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen in the men’s singles semifinals at the Paris Games. Sen, the first Indian male shuttler to reach the semis, seeks to continue his dream run for a historic gold medal. The match promises an intense clash between two formidable players.
World number one Viktor Axelsen acknowledges the challenge posed by Lakshya Sen in their Olympic semifinal matchup despite a favorable head-to-head record. Axelsen recognizes Sen’s talent and potential, highlighting his previous close encounters with the Indian shuttler. Despite his respect for Sen’s abilities, Axelsen remains focused on securing victory and ending Sen’s Olympic run.
Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen will take on defending champion Viktor Axelsen in the men’s singles semifinal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The match is scheduled for 3:30 PM IST and can be watched live on Jio Cinema and Network 18 TV channels. Sen has a tough record against Axelsen, with only one victory in eight encounters.
