Paris: Lakshya Sen will get one more shot at a medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 after the Indian went down fighting to Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen in the men’s singles semifinal on Sunday. The 22-year-old suffered a straight-game defeat to reigning Olympic champion 20-22, 14-21 in a riveting 54-minute clash which saw the Indian take a huge lead over his opposition twice but squandered it later.
Sen will have another chance to become the first Indian male shuttler to win an Olympic medal when he meets Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in the bronze medal playoff. Zii Jia had lost to Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the other semifinal played on the day. Lakshya will take on Lee Zii Jia on Monday (August 5).
India have never won a Olympic gold medal in badminton with PV Sindhu claiming a silver and bronze at the Rio and Tokyo Olympics and Saina Nehwal securing a bronze in London Games.
Lakshya had played Lee Zii Jia five times in his career, boasting a 4-1 win-loss record against the Malaysian. Lakshya’s only loss against Lee Zii Jia came in 2022 Thomas Cup. The Indian fans can now certainly hope for a historic medal on Monday.
When and where to watch Lakshya Sen vs Lee Zii Jia badminton bronze-medal match at Paris Olympics 2024?
Lakshya Sen vs Lee Zii Jia badminton bronze-medal match at Paris Olympics 2024 on Court 1 of the La Chapelle Arena at 6 PM IST.
Which TV channels will live telecast Lakshya Sen vs Lee Zii Jia badminton bronze-medal match at Paris Olympics 2024?
Sports18 channels (1, 2, 3) will live telecast Lakshya Sen vs Lee Zii Jia badminton bronze-medal match at Paris Olympics 2024 in India.
Where to get live streaming of Lakshya Sen vs Lee Zii Jia badminton bronze-medal match at Paris Olympics 2024 in India?
Live streaming of Lakshya Sen vs Lee Zii Jia badminton bronze-medal match at Paris Olympics 2024 in India will be available on Jio Cinema app and website.
