Lakshya Sen secured bronze medal at the inaugural King Cup International Badminton Open 2024. He defeated French player Alex Lanier in straight games to win approximately ₹36 lakh. Sen narrowly lost the semifinal 19-21, 19-21 to China's Hu Zhe'an, the reigning world junior champion. In the third-place playoff, Sen started strong, leading 6-1, and regained control after Lanier tied at 10-10. Sen dominated the second game, building a 15-8 lead and sealing victory with a nine-point match advantage. His strong finish highlighted his resilience, experience, and continued rise on the international badminton stage.
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