Lakshya Sen vs Chou Tien-chen Highlights, Men’s Singles, Paris Olympics: Lakshya Sen© AFP
Lakshya Sen vs Chou Tien-chen, Men’s Singles Quarter-Finals, Highlights: Lakshya Sen has scripted a historic first in Indian badminton. With a thrilling three-game win against Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-Chen in the quarter-final at Paris Olympics 2024, Sen reached where no Indian male shuttler has gone before. Lakshya is now the first Indian male shuttler and third Indian overall after PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal to enter badminton singles semi-finals at the Olympics. He is now just one win away from a medal. Before Lakshya, Kidambi Srikanth (2016) and Parupalli Kashyap (2012) had entered the quarter-finals at the Olympics. Sen is India’s only remaining hope for a badminton medal from Paris.
Here are the Highlights of badminton men’s singles quarterfinals match between Lakshya Sen and Chou Tien-chen at Paris Olympics:
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22:53 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Goodbye!
It has been wonderful to bring you the live coverage as Lakshya Sen created history at the Paris Olympics 2024. Lakshya Sen really did become the first male badminton player to reach an Olympics semi-final.
That’s all for today folks. Join us for the semi on the Super Sunday! Until then, why not catch up on more athletics events on our other live coverage, as Tajinderpal Singh Toor plays the men’s shot put. See you! -
22:49 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Semi on Sunday
Lakshya Sen will play his badminton men’s singles semi-final at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
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22:46 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya overcame precedent
Before today, Lakshya had lost three of his four matches against Chou. He has a similar record against world no. 2 Viktor Axelsen. But if today is anything to go by, Lakshya fears no one.
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22:44 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Don’t forget his roots
Born to a Bengali family in the Almora district of Uttarakhand, badminton has always run through the veins of Lakshya Sen’s family. His grandfather Chandra Lal Sen was the first person to introduce badminton to Almora, while his father D. K. Sen is his coach.
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22:42 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya’s record vs possible opponents
The last time Lakshya faced Viktor Axelsen was on May 29, 2024, where he lost in a three-set thriller in the Singapore Open Round of 32.
Against Loh Kean Yew, however, Lakshya won their last encounter over three sets, in the French Open quarter-final on March 8, 2024.
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22:38 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Who next?
Lakshya Sen will face the winner of the quarterfinal between Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew (rank 12) and Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen (rank 2).
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22:35 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Final score
So then, here’s the final result.
Lakshya Sen beats Chou Tien-chen 19-21, 21-15, 21-12
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22:34 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya one win away from medal
And so the dream stays alive! Saina Nehwal in London 2012 (bronze), PV Sindhu in Rio 2016 (silver) and Tokyo 202 (bronze). Will it be Lakshya Sen in Paris 2024, to bring home a badminton medal for India? He’s one win away.
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22:28 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: A word for Chou
A word of appreciation for Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-chen. A cancer survivor, don’t forget. He came back from 15-17 down to win the first game 21-19. He went toe-to-toe with the 22-year-old for the entire game, until the final stages.
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22:27 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Top fitness and temperament
To fight back from a game down against an experienced campaigner like Chou Tien-chen required excellent fitness and temperament, and that is exactly what Lakshya Sen showed today. He maintained his composure through the long rallies, through the low ebbs, to clinch a historic win!
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22:25 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: What a game!
Chou won game 1, Lakshya fought back to take game 2. And has Chou got more tired, game 3 was always a formality. One heck of a match!
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22:25 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: LAKSHYA SEN MAKES HISTORY
And he has done it! Lakshya Sen becomes the first-ever Indian male badminton player to reach the semi-finals of an Olympic Games. Take a bow, Lakshya, take a bow.
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22:24 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: One point from history
Match point for Lakshya Sen! History awaits…
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22:23 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Two points from history
Chou has lost his momentum completely. Lakshya is now seven points ahead, as Chou fires out again. 19-12!
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22:23 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Three points from history
Lakshya Sen is three points from an Olympics semi-final on his first ever Summer Games. Paris seems like New Delhi, as the cheers get louder for the 22-year-old. 18-12!
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22:22 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: 17-12
Lakshya Sen challenges a shot that was called out, but does not prevail. He has no more challenges left. No problem, he says, and wins the next point. 17-12!
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22:21 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya maintaining momentum
16-11 the lead now for Lakshya. He’s five points away from the Paris Olympics 2024 men’s singles semi-final.
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22:20 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya keeping Chou at arm’s length
Once again, Lakshya takes a five-point lead. A fantastic smash from the young Indian star. He looks in control now, and Chou will need to put up a Herculean fightback.
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22:19 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: 14-10
Chou with a poor shot at the net, handing a five-point advantage back to the 22-year-old Lakshya. His next shot is better, and his smash is in, despite a challenge by Lakshya.
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22:17 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: 13-8 now
Lakshya is on a roll. The tide of the quarterfinal is turning Lakshya’s way with every point. 5 points now in front. Chou a little hapless up against Lakshya’s aggression.
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22:16 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Super smash from Lakshya, 12-8
Lakshya with a super smash to regain his 4-point advantage. Chou is sent sliding to the floor.
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22:16 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: 10 points from semis
Lakshya Sen is just ten points away from becoming the first Indian male badminton player to enter an Olympics semi-final.
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22:15 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya leads deciding game at halfway
Lakshya is 11-7 up in the deciding game. Four points is a sizeable gap given how close this match has proven to be. It’s advantage Lakshya as we take a short break, but if this game has shown us anything, it’s that Chou can never be counted out.
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22:13 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya four points ahead
Lakshya regains a 4-point lead again over Chou, making it 10-6. Can he go into the halfway point with the lead?
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22:13 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Chen fighting back
A smash of intent from Chou. He has pulled it back to 9-6. This game is far from over.
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22:12 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya leads 9-4
Four points in succession for the 22-year-old. A huge five-point lead in the context of such a tight game.
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22:11 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: 8-4
Chou fires his smash outside the baseline, another point for Lakshya. Four-point lead now for Lakshya in the deciding game.
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22:10 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya 6-4 Chou
A long rally between the two once again. That has been the feature of this contest. But Lakshya maintains his composure this time, it’s 6-4.
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22:09 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya challenges and wins!
Up 4-3, Lakshya makes an excellent challenge for a shot that was called outside. He makes it 5-3 before losing a point to Chou, making it 5-4.
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22:07 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Fabulous Indian support
Multiple times throughout the match, chants of “Jeetega Bhai Jeetega, India Jeetega” have covered the La Chappelle Arena Court 1. Fantastic support.
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22:06 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: It’s the decider!
And the third game is underway! Lakshya Sen being roared on against a resilient Chou. It’s the decider. It’s 1-1 to start the third game.
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22:03 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya draws level, it’s going to the decider
Lakshya Sen has won the second game 21-16! Fabulous temperament from the 22-year-old, as he keeps his energy up for the entire game to take it to a decider. Chou Tien-chen looked a little tired in the end, but he will be re-energised before the third game.
Oh what a contest this has been!
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22:02 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Game point for Lakshya
Lakshya has game point! It’s 20-16 now. Four points ahead of Chou.
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22:01 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya now 18-13 up
Chou looks slightly tired now, and this match seems to be heading to a deciding third game. Lakshya Sen in the groove now.
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21:59 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: 4-point lead for Lakshya
Lakshya Sen opens up a four-point lead over Chou Tien-chen. He has the upper hand, but he needs to keep his nerve now. Will Chou fight back again?
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21:58 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Change of racket for Lakshya
The 22-year-old has taken a new weapon. He has changed his racket, as he battles to win the second game. It works immediately, as he takes the lead again. 14-13.
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21:57 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Back even, 13-13
Chou Tien-chen makes it scores even again in the second game. 13-13 now.
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21:56 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya up 13-12
Lakshya maintains his small advantage in the second game. He goes up to 13-11, but Chou wins back a point right after. Neither player being able to get a big lead.
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21:54 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: 11-11
What a contest this has been. Back-and-forth, neck-and-neck. Chou makes it 11-11 after the short break.
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21:53 (IST)
Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya first to 11
Lakshya leads at the halfway point! It’s 11-10 in his favour in the second game. And breathe!
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