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Paris: Lakshya Sen will compete for the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics after a hard-fought 20-22, 14-21 loss to reigning Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen in the men\u2019s singles semifinals.<\/p>\n
Sen was on the brink of taking the first game, but after leading 20-17, he lost five consecutive points, allowing Axelsen to secure the game 22-20. Despite the setback, Sen quickly rebounded in the second game, racing to a 7-0 lead. However, Axelsen mounted another comeback, ultimately winning the game 21-14.<\/p>\n
Sen has already made history as the first Indian male shuttler to reach the last four at the Olympics. Now, his focus shifts to securing a bronze medal for his country.<\/p>\n
The 30-year-old Axelsen from Odense, Denmark, boasts an impressive resume with a gold medal from Tokyo, a bronze from Rio, two world championship titles (2017 and 2022), a Thomas Cup victory in 2016, and numerous BWF World Tour and Superseries titles.<\/p>\n
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