Lakshya Sen Secures Third Place at King Cup

India’s badminton star, Lakshya Sen, showcased his talent with an impressive third-place finish at the inaugural King Cup International Badminton Open held in Bangkok, Thailand. The 23-year-old from Almora defeated French rising star Alex Lanier in the bronze-medal playoff. Despite a narrow loss in the semifinals, Lakshya’s strong performance underlined his consistency and resilience on the international stage.

Key Highlights of Lakshya Sen’s Performance

Introduction

• Event: Inaugural King Cup International Badminton Open
• Venue: Bangkok, Thailand
• Achievement: Secured third place

Semi Finals

• Opponent: Hu Zhe’an (China), reigning World Junior Champion
• Result: Lost in straight games 19-21, 19-21 in a tightly contested match

Bronze Medal Match

• Opponent: Alex Lanier (France)
• Scoreline: Won 21-17, 21-11

Performance

• Gained an early 6-1 lead in the first game.
• Faced a comeback from Lanier, who leveled at 10-10 but eventually won the opening game with a decisive 18-15 run.
• Dominated the second game, extending leads from 8-6 to 15-8 and closing with nine match points.

Prize and Recognition

• Prize Money: Approximately ₹36 lakh
• Significance: Continued his form as one of India’s leading shuttlers on the international circuit.