Lakshya Sen News - Latest Updates & Headlines
All England Open: Lakshya, Malvika in R16, Prannoy out; Sindhu, Sat-Chi to start campaign today
Birmingham, March 12: Indian Commonwealth Games champion and Olympian Lakshya Sen advanced to the second round of the ongoing All England Open badminton tournament.
All-England badminton: Lakshya, Malvika advance as Prannoy loses in first round
Mumbai, March 11: Top contender Lakshya Sen came back from behind to win against Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang even as compatriot H.S. Prannoy crashed out of the prestigious All-England Badminton Championship, losing to Toma Junior Popov of France in straight games in a first-round clash in Birmingham on Tuesday.
Indian shuttlers face ranking setbacks as Satwik-Chirag, Sen slip out of top 10
New Delhi, March 11: Indian badminton biggest names—Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty and Lakshya Sen--suffered a significant blow, falling out of the top 10 in their respective categories in the latest world rankings released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Tuesday.
All England Open: Sindhu, Satwiksairaj-Chirag to lead Indian challenge
Birmingham, March 11: Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu will be leading India's charge at the 2025 All England Open badminton competition, starting in Birmingham from Tuesday onwards.
BWF Rankings: Sindhu slips to 15, Lakshya remains in top 10
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 18: Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu has dropped two places in the women's singles world rankings, according to the latest update released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Tuesday.
Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2025: India hammer Macau 5-0 to begin campaign in style
New Delhi, February 12: Last edition's bronze medallists, India, kicked off their Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2025 campaign with a thumping 5-0 victory over Macau in Group D at the Qingdao Sports Centre Conson Gymnasium in China on Wednesday.
India begin Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ships campaign with 5-0 win over Macau
Qingdao (China), Feb 12: Last edition's bronze medallists, India, kicked off their Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2025 campaign with a thumping 5-0 victory over Macau in Group D at the Qingdao Sports Centre Conson Gymnasium on Wednesday.
India gear up for BAMTC with Guwahati Training Camp, here's a look at group stage schedule
Guwahati, February 6: Team India is putting in intense training sessions at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati as they prepare for the 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships (BAMTC) with a training camp scheduled from February 4-8, as stated in a release from Badminton Association of India (BAI).
Badminton Asia Mixed team preparatory camp to be held in Guwahati from February 4
New Delhi, February 3: A five-day preparatory camp for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships to be played in Qingdao, China, from February 11-16 will be held at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati from February 4 to 8. Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and Paris Olympics semi-finalist Lakshya Sen would be leading a 14-member Indian team, which had won the bronze medal in the last edition in 2023. Apart from Sindhu and Sen, the team also boasts of the likes of Asian Games gold medallists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty along with Olympian HS Prannoy, and others. "The NCE has been focusing on grooming the upcoming juniors since its inception, and hosting a senior team camp here will also allow the juniors an opportunity to learn from the country's finest while also providing India's top talents to train together and create an ideal environment of team bonding ahead of this big team event," said Badminton Association of India Secretary General Sanjay Mishra as quoted from a press release by BAI.
BAI to hold preparatory camp for Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ships in Guwahati from Feb 4-8
New Delhi, Feb 3: The five-day preparatory camp for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships will be held at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati from February 4 to 8, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) said on Monday.
Indian sports stars extend Republic Day wishes
New Delhi, January 26: As the nation celebrates its 76th Republic Day, India's sports fraternity took to social media to share their patriotic sentiments and wishes with fans across the country on Sunday.
Star shuttler Lakshya Sen ousted in round of 16 as India's challenge in Indonesia Masters 2025 ends
Jakarta, January 23: India's challenge in the Indonesia Masters 2025 ended after Lakshya Sen faltered in the second round on Thursday.
Indonesia Masters: PV Sindhu eliminated, Lakshya Sen advances
Jakarta, January 22: Two-time Olympic medalist shuttler PV Sindhu was eliminated from the Indonesia Masters badminton tournament following a loss in the first round on Wednesday.
Sindhu, Lakshya to lead 14-member Indian team in Asia Mixed Team Championship
New Delhi, Jan 22: Two-time Olympics medallist PV Sindhu and Paris Olympics semifinalist Lakshya Sen will lead a 14-member strong Indian team in the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships to be played in Qingdao, China from February 11-16. India bagged a bronze medal in the last edition of the championships held in Dubai in 2023 and will be hoping to change the colour in their latest outing.
BAI announces Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship, Lakshya, Sindhu to lead Indian team
New Delhi, January 22: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and Paris Olympics semi-finalist Lakshya Sen will lead a 14-member strong Indian team for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships, to be held in Qingdao, China, from February 11-16, 2025.
PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen to lead India's challenge in Indonesia Masters 2025
Jakarta, January 21: Ace Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Laksya Sen along with men's doubles pair Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will lead the Indian contingent in the upcoming Indonesia Masters 2025 badminton tournament which will kickstart on Tuesday in Jakarta, Indonesia.
PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen set to spearhead India's challenge in Indonesia Masters 2025
Jakarta, January 20: Top shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will spearhead the Indian challenge at the Indonesia Masters 2025 badminton tournament, set to begin in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Couldn't play my game: Lakshya Sen after losing first round of Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025
New Delhi, January 16: Ace Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen shared his views after losing the opening round of the ongoing Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025 at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall on Wednesday.
PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj 'excited' for upcoming India Open 2025
New Delhi, January 13: Ahead of the India Open 2025, ace shuttlers PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy on Monday showed excitement for the prestigious event, which is set to start from January 14 in New Delhi.
Rejuvenated Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya eye good show at India Open 2025
New Delhi, January 13: Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and the double combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are set to unleash their best on home turf as the India Open 2025 kicks off at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall at the Indira Gandhi Arena from Tuesday.
Last year was a bit tough, but the fire inside me is still burning: Lakshya Sen
New Delhi, Jan 13: Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen opened up about the heartbreak of missing out on a maiden Olympic medal after coming so close, admitting that 2024 was a bit tough for him but the "fire inside him is still burning" to bounce back stronger in this new Olympic cycle.
Malaysian Open: Prannoy makes triumphant return, Bansod secures win
Kuala Lumpur, January 8: Indian tennis star HS Prannoy made a triumphant return to the badminton court as he kickstarted the year with a win in his opening match at the Malaysian Open 2025 being held in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen crashes out of Malaysia Open 2025
Kuala Lumpur, January 8: Ace Indian shuttler and Paris Olympics 2024 semi-finalist Lakshya Sen lost his Malaysia Open 2025 badminton tournament clash against Chinese Taipei's Chi Yu-Jen in straight games at the Stadium Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.
Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag to shoulder India's challenge in India Open 2025
New Delhi, January 8: Host India will field its largest-ever contingent in the 3rd edition of the Yonex-Sunrise India Open BWF World Tour Super 750, from January 14-19, 2025. With top stars like Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen, An Se Young, and world No. 1 Shi Yuqi leading the field, this edition promises a thrilling display of skill and precision. It will also be a melting pot of excellence and fandom, as the tournament celebrates its third year, bringing together the best players and passionate fans in a true badminton spectacle.
India to field largest-ever contingent at 2025 India open BWF World Tour Super 750
New Delhi, January 7: India will field its largest-ever contingent in the 3rd edition of the India Open BWF World Tour Super 750, scheduled to take place from January 14-19, 2025. With top stars such as Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen and An Se Young, along with world number one Shi Yuqi, leading the field, this edition promises a thrilling showcase of skill and precision.
Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy gear up for Malaysia Open as new season begins
New Delhi, January 6: India's HS Prannoy is set to make his much-anticipated return to competitive badminton at the Malaysia Open 2025, which begins at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. This BWF Super 1000 tournament marks Prannoy's first appearance since his Round of 16 exit at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he lost to compatriot Lakshya Sen. Ranked 26th in the world, Prannoy will aim to regain his form as the new season begins, according to Olympics.com.
Badminton: Lakshya, Prannoy to open India's campaign in Malaysia Open
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 6: Focus will be on top male singles players Lakshya Sen and H.S Prannoy as they return to the circuit hoping to win their first title of the year in the Malaysia Open 2025, the first Super 1000 event of the new BWF World Tour starting at the Stadium Axiata Arena in the Malaysian capital on Tuesday. Men's singles will feature Lakshya facing off against Yu Jen Chi (Chinese Taipei), while Prannoy takes on Brian Yang (Canada) in the Round of 32 matches.