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Former veteran badminton player Prakash Padukone has expressed his disappointment and displeasure over the performance of Indian badminton players in the Paris Olympics 2024. Speaking to the media after Lakshya Sen’s match on Monday, he said, ‘He (Lakshya) played well. I’m a little disappointed he couldn’t finish it. Even yesterday (quarterfinal match) they were in a winning position in the first game, but they could not win it.
Even today, after winning the first game, they were leading 8-3 in the second game. They always get a little uncomfortable in front of a player who plays fast. They need to work a little more on this. His confidence was low during both the matches. There are some areas that we definitely need to work on. I am disappointed that we could not win a single medal in badminton. Prakash Padukone has gone to Paris as a mentor with the 15-member Indian badminton team.
Players should also take some responsibility- Prakash
He further said, ‘This time the government, SAI (Sports Authority of India), TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme) all have done their work. I don’t think anyone else could have done more than the government, Sports Ministry, SAI, TOPS. I think now the time has come that players should also take some responsibility.
Lakshya was defeated by Lee Ji Jia of Malaysia 13-21, 21-16, 21-11 in the bronze medal match.
Lakshya defeated by Victor in straight games in quarter finals
Lakshya Sen was defeated by Axelsen Victor of Denmark in straight games in the badminton men’s singles semi-final on 4 August. This match lasted for 54 minutes. The 22-year-old Lakshya had a lead of 18-13 at one point in the first game.
However, the experienced Victor regained his momentum despite falling behind. After that scored 9 points while Lakshya could score only two points. Lakshya made a good start in the second game as well. They had taken a 7-0 lead but Victor was successful in making a comeback. Lakshya had no answer to his powerful smash. Victor took a slight lead of 8-7 and soon went ahead 17-13. Lakshya tried hard but could not add more than 14 points.
Lakshya was defeated by Zia of Malaysia in the bronze medal match.
Lakshya Sen had to face defeat in the bronze medal match. Despite winning the first game in this match, Lakshya had to face defeat by 1-2. Malaysia’s world number 7 player Lee Ji Jia defeated Lakshya 13-21, 21-16 and 21-11. With this, India’s last hope in badminton also ended.
