Lakshya Sen: The Future of Indian Badminton
Lakshya Sen, the young Indian badminton player, recently missed out on a medal at the Olympics, finishing fourth in the bronze medal match. This was a disappointment for Indian badminton fans, as the country had won medals in the sport in the previous two Olympics. However, despite this setback, there is reason to believe that Sen has the potential to become a top player in the future.
The Rise of Lakshya Sen
Lakshya Sen was born on August 16, 2001, in Almora, Uttarakhand. He comes from a family of badminton players, with his father and brother both having played the sport at the national level. Sen started playing badminton at the age of six and quickly showed promise. He won his first national title at the age of ten and has since won numerous titles at the junior and senior levels.
In 2017, Sen won the bronze medal at the World Junior Championships, becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the men’s singles event at the tournament. He followed this up with a silver medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics and a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Junior Championships. These performances helped him break into the top 100 of the world rankings and establish himself as one of the most promising young players in the sport.
The Olympics Disappointment
Sen’s performance at the Olympics was disappointing, as he failed to win a medal despite being one of the favorites to do so. He lost to Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in the semifinals, before losing to Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia in the bronze medal match. This ended India’s streak of Olympic medals in badminton, which had seen Saina Nehwal win bronze in 2012 and PV Sindhu win silver in 2016.
However, it is important to remember that Sen is still only 20 years old and has plenty of time to improve. He has already shown that he has the talent and ability to compete at the highest level, and with some tweaks and mental coaching, he could fulfill his potential and become a top player in the future.
The Potential of Lakshya Sen
Sen’s game is built around his speed and agility, which allow him to cover the court quickly and retrieve even the most difficult shots. He also has a strong attacking game, with a powerful smash and good net play. However, there are areas of his game that need improvement if he is to become a top player.
One area that Sen could work on is his consistency. He has a tendency to make unforced errors at crucial moments, which can cost him matches. He could also work on his mental game, as he sometimes struggles to maintain his focus and composure under pressure.
If Sen can improve in these areas, there is no reason why he cannot become a top player in the future. He has already shown that he can compete with the best in the world, and with some tweaks and mental coaching, he could take his game to the next level.
The Future of Indian Badminton
Sen is not the only promising young player in Indian badminton. PV Sindhu, who won silver at the 2016 Olympics, is still only 26 years old and has plenty of years left in her career. Saina Nehwal, who won bronze at the 2012 Olympics, is 31 years old but is still competing at a high level.
There are also other young players coming through the ranks, such as Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in men’s doubles and Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy in women’s doubles. With these players and others like them, Indian badminton has a bright future.
Conclusion
Lakshya Sen may have missed out on a medal at the Olympics, but he is still one of the most promising young players in the sport. With some tweaks and mental coaching, he has the potential to fulfill his potential and become a top player in the future. Indian badminton has a bright future, with Sen and other young players coming through the ranks.