When Is Lakshya Sen’s Semifinal at Paris Olympics 2024? Know Date and Time in IST of Indian Badminton Star’s Clash Against Viktor Axelsen
The Indian shuttler stands at the cusp of history as he is close to becoming the first Indian male badminton player to secure a podium finish at the Olympic Games. Read below to check details of his men's singles semifinal match against Viktor Axelsen including timings in IST.
Lakshya Sen has had a Paris Olympics 2024 campaign to remember! The young shuttler became the first Indian male badminton player to reach the semifinals of a singles competition at the Olympic Games and stands a chance to win a historic medal in Paris. The world no 22 has outclassed all opponents who were ranked higher than him, which includes Indonesia's Jonatan Christie, compatriot HS Prannoy and Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien Chen. The 22-year-old would hope to continue his good form, but in front of him lies a very stern challenge in the form of Viktor Axelsen. The Danish badminton ace had won the gold medal in Tokyo and also is one of the world's best players. Lakshya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen: All You Need to Know About the Clash Of Titans in Paris Olympics 2024 Men's Singles Badminton Semifinal.
The Indian does not enjoy a good head-to-head record against Axelsen. The two players have met eight times, with Lakshya Sen coming out on top just once, which was back in the semifinals of the German Open in 2022. Going into this clash, the Danish star is undoubtedly favourite to win the match but Lakshya Sen has shown that he has what it takes to beat some of the very best in the business and there could be no better platform to do it that an Olympic Games semifinal. Paris Olympics 2024: India Shuttler Lakshya Sen Scripts History, Sets Eye on Gold After Storming into Semifinals.
When Is Lakshya Sen’s Semifinal at Paris Olympics 2024?
The Lakshya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen men's singles semifinal match will be played on Sunday, August 4. The Indian shuttler's match against his Danish counterpart is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). While a win for Lakshya Sen would guarantee at least a silver medal, with the youngster going on to become the first male Indian player to achieve that feat, a defeat would not end his campaign. Lakshya Sen will also have a crack at the bronze medal if he loses the semifinal to Viktor Axelsen.
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