Laksia Sen vs Chou Tien Chen Highlights, Olympic Badminton Men’s Singles Quarterfinals: Laksia makes history by advancing to the men’s badminton semifinals

Laksha Sen Olympics Live: See you!

It’s great to bring you live coverage as Lakshya Sen makes history at the Paris Olympics in 2024. Lakshya Sen has indeed become the first male badminton player to reach the semi-finals at the Olympics.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Semifinals on Sunday

Lakshya Sen will compete in the men’s singles semifinals of badminton at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Lakshya overcomes precedent

Before today, Laksia had lost three of four matches against Chou Tien-chen. He also had a similar record against world No. 2 Viktor Axelsen. But if today’s results are anything to go by, Laksia is fearless.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Don’t forget his roots

Born into a Bengali family in Almora district of Uttarakhand, badminton has always been in Lakshya Sen’s blood. His grandfather, Chandra Lal Sen, was the first to introduce badminton to Almora, while his father, DK Sen, was his coach.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Lakshya’s record against potential opponents

Lakshya last played against Viktor Axelsen on May 29, 2024, when he lost in three thrilling sets in the round of 32 of the Singapore Open.

However, in the French Open quarterfinals on March 8, 2024, Laksia won the final match against Loh Kean Yew in three sets.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Who’s Next?

Lakshya Sen will face the winner of the quarter-final between Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew (ranked 12th) and Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen (ranked 2nd).

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Final Score

So, here is the end result.

Laksha Sen defeated Chou Tien Chen 19-21, 21-15, 21-12

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Lakshya is just one step away from a medal

So the dream remains! Saina Nehwal won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics, PV Sindhu won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics and bronze at the Tokyo Olympics. Will Lakshya Sen win a badminton medal for India at the 2024 Paris Olympics? He is just one win away.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: A Word for Zhou

I want to thank Chou Tien-chen of Chinese Taipei. Don’t forget, he is a cancer survivor. He came from 15-17 down to win the first game 21-19. He was evenly matched with the 22-year-old throughout the match until the very end.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Top Fitness and Temperament

To fight back from behind against an experienced player like Chou Tien Chen requires great fitness and temperament, and Laksia Sen showed that today. He stayed calm in the long duel, remained calm in the lows, and finally won a historic victory!

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: What a great tournament!

Zhou won the first game, and Laxia fought back to win the second game. Zhou was getting more and more tired, and the third game was always a formality. What a wonderful game!

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Lakshya Sen Makes History

He did it! Lakshya Sen becomes first Indian male badminton player to reach Olympic semi-finals. Bow, Lakshya, bow.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: A Point for History

Lakshya Sen gets match point! History awaits…

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Two Points in History

Zhou Tiancheng has completely lost his momentum. As Zhou Tiancheng exerts his strength again, Laksia is now leading by 7 points. 19-12!

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: A historic three-pointer

Lakshya Sen was just three points away from reaching the semifinals of the Summer Olympics in her first appearance. In Paris, as in New Delhi, the cheers for the 22-year-old grew louder. 18-12!

Laksha Sen Olympics Live: 17-12

Lakshya Sen challenges a shot that is ruled out, but fails to win. He has no more chances to challenge. He says no problem, and wins the next point. 17-12!

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Lakshya keeps the momentum going

Lakshya now leads 16-11. He is five points away from the men’s singles semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Lakshya keeps distance from Chou Tien Chen

Lakshya is five points ahead again. The young Indian star hits a brilliant smash. He now looks to be in control and Chou will have to mount a tough fight back.

Laksha Sen Olympics Live: 14-10

Chou Tien Chen played poorly at the net, handing a five-point lead to the 22-year-old Laksia. His next shot was better, and despite Laksia’s challenge, his smash went in.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Currently 13-8

Lakshya is on a roll. Every point ahead in the quarterfinals will give Lakshya the upper hand. Currently leading by 5 points. Chou is a bit helpless in the face of Lakshya’s attack.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Lakshya’s super smash, 12-8

Laksia regained a 4-point lead with a super smash. Zhou Tiancheng was knocked to the ground.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Semi-final 10 points

Lakshya Sen was just 10 points away from becoming the first Indian male badminton player to reach the semi-finals of the Olympics.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Lakshya leads at half-time in decider

In the final set, Laksia led 11-7. Considering how intense this match was, a four-point difference is huge. Laksia had the upper hand when we took a short break, but if this match showed us anything, it’s that Zhou Yongkang can never be ignored.

Lakshadweep Olympics Live: Lakshadweep leads by four points

Laksia leads Chou Tien Chen by four points again, 10-6. Can he take the lead into the halftime break?

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Chen Linjian strikes back

Zhou Tiancheng smashed the ball and the score was 9-6. This game was far from over.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Lakshya leads 9-4

The 22-year-old scored four points in a row. In such a tight game, he was ahead by five points.

Laksha Sen Olympics Live: 8-4

Zhou Tiancheng smashed hard from outside the baseline, and Laksia scored another point. Laksia led by 4 points in the deciding game.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Lakshya 6-4 Weeks

The two again engaged in a long exchange of blows, a feature of this match, but Lakshya kept his cool this time and the score was 6-4.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Lakshya takes on the challenge and wins!

After leading 4-3, Laksia brilliantly challenged a shot that was ruled out. He led 5-3 but then lost a point to Chou Tien-chen to make it 5-4.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Indian people give overwhelming support

Throughout the match, the La Chapel Arena 1 pitch was filled with cheers of “Jeetega Bhai Jeetega, India Jeetega” many times. It was great support.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: This is the decisive moment!

The third game begins! Laksia Sen performs well against the tenacious Chou Tien Chen. This is the deciding game. The third game starts at 1-1.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Lakshya tied, entered the decider

Lakshya Sen won the second game 21-16! The 22-year-old was a very good-tempered youngster who kept his energy high throughout the match and took the match to the decider. Chou Tien Chen looked a little tired at the end but he would pick himself up before the third game.

Oh, what a game this is!

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Match Points for Lakshya Sen

Lakshya gets the game point! The score is now 20-16. Four points ahead of Chou Tien-chen.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Lakshya now leads 18-13

Zhou Tien-chen looks a little tired now, and the match seems to be going to a decider. Laksia Sen is in good form now.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Lakshya leads by 4 points

Laksia Sen leads Chou Tien Chen by 4 points. He has the upper hand but now he needs to keep his composure. Will Chou Tien Chen fight back again?

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Lakshya changes racket

The 22-year-old had a new weapon. He switched rackets and tried to win the second game. His racket was effective immediately and he was ahead again. The score was 14-13.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: 13-13 tied the score

Zhou Tiancheng tied the score again in the second game, and the score is now 13-13.

Laksha Sen Olympics Live: Laksha leads 13-12

In the second game, Laksia maintained a slight advantage and the score was chased to 13-11, but Zhou Tiancheng then scored one point back and neither side was able to gain a large lead.

Laksha Sen Olympics Live: 11-11

It was a wonderful match. Both players fought back and forth, evenly matched. After a short break, Chou Tien-chen won 11-11.

Lakshya Sen Olympics Live: Lakshya No. 11

Laksia leads at halftime! He leads 11-10 in the second game. Take a breath!