Indian badminton sensation Lakshya Sen scripted history by becoming the first male to qualify for the Olympics men's singles semi-finals. However, his journey to the Olympic final was impossible, with the loss to second-seeded Viktor Axelsen in the semis.
Despite the loss, not everything is over for Lakshya Sen in Paris. He still has stories to script, with a highly-anticipated bronze medal match on the cards. Sen's defeat in the semi-finals means he would now fight for bronze instead of gold.
Sen tried his best against Axelsen in his semi-final game. The 22-year-old went down in the inaugural set by the narrowest of margins - 22-20. The first-set defeat came after he gained three set points for himself, leading at 20-17.
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Despite the heart-breaking loss in the first set, Sen started the second set on a high, winning the first seven points. From being 7-0 to losing the set 21-14, the defeat comes as a learning curve for the Olympic debutant.
As the Uttarakhand-born shuttler keeps India's medal hopes alive at the Paris Olympics 2024, here is everything you need to know about his bronze medal match.
Who will Lakshya Sen face in the Paris Olympics 2024 bronze medal match?
Sen's opponent for the Paris Olympics 2024 bronze medal Match is Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia. The Malaysian shuttler lost to Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in his semi-final game.
In head-to-head matches, India's Sen has had the edge over the Malaysian so far, with a 3-0 overall advantage.
The duo locked horns at the All England Open (quarter finals) earlier this year, with Sen beating Zii Jia by 2-1, scripting a comeback after losing the inaugural set.
When is Lakshya Sen's bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics 2024?
Sen will play his bronze medal match on Monday, August 05, 2024. The match is scheduled one day after his loss to Axelsen in the semi-finals.
What time will Lakshya Sen's Olympics 2024 bronze medal match start?
Sen's Paris Olympics 2024 bronze medal match will start at 18:00 hours IST.
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How to watch Lakshya Sen's bronze medal match at Paris Olympics 2024 from India?
Fans in the Indian subcontinent can watch Lakshya Sen compete in the historic badminton men's singles (bronze medal match) at the Paris Olympics 2024 on the Sports 18 Network. Live streaming for the same will be available on the Jio Cinema app and website.
| Country | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Sports 18 Network | JioCinema app and website |
Schedule for Lakshya Sen's Badminton Men's Singles bronze medal match
| Date | Stage | Time |
|---|---|---|
| August 05, Monday | Bronze medal match | 6:00 PM IST |