New Delhi: In a breathtaking display of skill, Lakshya Sen executed a remarkable behind-the-back recovery shot in his Group L match against Indonesias Jonatan Christie at the Paris Olympics 2024, leaving the crowd in absolute awe. With the score at 19-18 in his favor in Game 1, Lakshyas incredible shot secured the game point, capping off a stunning comeback.From 8-2 down to victoryLakshya Sen made a thrilling entry into the pre-quarterfinals of mens singles badminton at the Paris Olympics, overcoming a challenging group stage dubbed the Group of Death. He achieved a stunning upset by defeating World No. 4 Jonatan Christie with a score of 21-18, 21-12. After initially trailing 8-2 in Game 1, Lakshya staged a remarkable comeback, adjusting his strategy to push Christie to the brink, ultimately emerging victorious.In a thrilling showdown between two of the fastest players on the circuit, Lakshyas bold and aggressive strategy yielded dividends. After an intense start, Lakshya managed to reverse the momentum, taking a crucial 11-10 lead at the mid-game interval, setting himself up for a stunning comeback.In-sen shot by Lakshya!! 😱#Cheer4Bharat and catch LIVE action now on #Sports18 and stream FREE on #JioCinema👇🏻https://t.co/AOjqOgWpZE#OlympicsOnJioCinema #OlympicsOnSports18 #Cheer4India #Badminton #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/vu8rSfotqs— JioCinema (@JioCinema) July 31, 2024Lakshyas thrilling fightbackChristie refused to back down, closing the gap to just three points away from snatching the first game. But Lakshya dug deep, winning five consecutive points from 16-18 to clinch the opener. In a moment of sheer brilliance, Lakshyas fearlessness shone through as he executed a stunning behind-the-back shot, leaving the Paris crowd in utter disbelief. Buoyed by his hard-fought win in the first game and the crowds enthusiastic support, Lakshya dominated the second game, steamrolling past Christie with renewed confidence and momentum.With this thrilling victory, Lakshya Sen secured his place in the pre-quarterfinals, setting up an all-Indian showdown against his compatriot HS Prannoy in the next round.
