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Paris Olympics: Sen loses to Axelsen, to play against Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia for bronze

Lakshya Sen lost to Denmark’s defending Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen 20-22, 14-21 in the men’s singles semifinal. They engaged in long, intense rallies, with the drift in the arena occasionally disrupting Axelsen’s precision and allowing Sen to stay competitive. Axelsen’s strategy revolved around enticing Lakshya into powerful smashes despite the Indian shuttler's smart play. Axelsen will take on Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in the final.