Lakshya Sen

Lakshya Sen is an Indian badminton player from Almora, Uttarakhand, born on 16 August 2001.

Lakshya Sen is an Indian badminton player born in Almora, Uttarakhand, on 16 August 2001. He has won major international medals in men's singles, including a bronze at the World Championships and a gold at the Commonwealth Games. Sen was also part of India's Thomas Cup-winning team in 2022 and finished fourth in men's singles at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Early life and background

Lakshya Sen was born in Almora, Uttarakhand, on 16 August 2001, into a family with a strong badminton tradition. He began playing at a young age and quickly showed promise, eventually rising to become a top junior player before transitioning to senior international competition.

Junior career

Sen achieved world No. 1 ranking in junior badminton and won major youth titles, including the Asian Junior Championships. His strong performances at the junior level set the stage for his entry into senior international events.

Senior career

In senior competition, Sen has earned accolades such as a bronze medal at the 2021 World Championships and a gold medal in men's singles at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. He was a key member of India's Thomas Cup-winning team in 2022 and has also contributed to India's podium finishes at continental team events. His peers include fellow Indian shuttler P. V. Sindhu, while other notable badminton players such as Ariana Arseneault have also competed internationally. Popular sports leagues like the Indian Premier League have increased overall sports interest in India.

2024 Olympics

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Sen became the first Indian male shuttler to reach the men's singles semi-finals. He finished fourth after losing the bronze-medal match, narrowly missing a podium finish.