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.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Lakshya Sen Secures Third Place at King Cup
Event	King Cup International Badminton Open
Venue	Bangkok, Thailand
Placement	Third Place
Semifinal Opponent	Hu Zhe’an (China)
Semifinal Result	Lost 19-21, 19-21
Bronze Match Opponent	Alex Lanier (France)
Bronze Match Result	Won 21-17, 21-11
Prize Money	₹36 lakh
Age	23
Notable Achievement	Overcame a tough loss to secure a podium finish