Lakshya Sen, one of the brightest stars of Indian badminton, has set his sights on becoming the “Virat Kohli Indian badminton” despite their heartbreaking defeat at the 2024 Paris Olympics. OlympicsThe young athlete, who held the hopes of millions, performed admirably throughout the tournament, but was just short of winning a medal.
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Lakshya Sen wants to become Virat Kohli of Indian badminton
In a candid conversation on the TRS podcast, Lakshya Sen expressed his deep admiration for the Indian cricket superstar. Virat Kohli“I want to be the Virat Kohli of Indian badminton in the coming years. He has done a lot for Indian cricket,” Lakshya said, acknowledging the immense impact Kohli has had on the sport.
This statement reflects not only his ambition but also his desire to leave a lasting legacy in Indian badminton, similar to the one he Virat Kohli has achieved in cricket.
The Paris Olympics In the match, Lakshya Sen reached the semi-finals, a remarkable achievement for the 23-year-old. However, his path to the podium was interrupted by Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen, the reigning world champion. Lakshya fought bravely but eventually succumbed to Axelsen’s relentless attack and lost the match in two games.
Following the semi-final loss, Lakshya Sen had another chance to claim a medal in the bronze medal match against Malaysian Lee Zii Jia. In a closely contested match, Lakshya gave his all but fell short, resulting in a heartbreaking defeat.
Despite the setbacks, Lakshya Sen remains optimistic about his future in the sport. His determination to emulate Virat KohliHer discipline, work ethic and leadership on the badminton court speak volumes about her aspirations.
Virat KohliOn the other hand, he has been out of action and is currently enjoying quality time with this family. After the T20 World Cup In June, Kohli left for London to join his wife Anushka Sharma and children. He returned to play three ODIs against Sri Lanka in early August and then returned to his family in London. Kohli will next be seen in action during the Test series against Bangladesh.
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