Paris Olympics: Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen beats Julien Carraggi, advances
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen beat Julien Carraggi in the men's singles Group L clash at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Lakshya claimed a 21-19, 21-14 win after displaying his variations throughout the match. The Indian shuttler will face Jonatan Christie in what is a must-win clash for him on July 31. Earlier, Kevin Cordon's withdrawal from the Paris Games handed him a blow.
Sen's win against Cordon deleted
Although Sen defeated Cordon 21-8, 22-20 in his first match, the result was 'deleted' as per the BWF General Competition Regulations. Notably, Cordon had pulled out of the 2024 Paris Games due to a left elbow injury, following the defeat to Sen. As per the rules, the results of all matches (played or to be played) involving Cordon in Group L are now deleted.
Sen eyes pre-quarterfinal berth
This means Sen will now face third seed Jonatan Christie in his final Group L match, on July 31 at 1:40pm IST. Sen will make it to the pre-quarterfinals if he defeats the Indonesian player.
Ponnappa-Crasto lose second successive women's doubles clash
Earlier in the day, Indian badminton duo of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto lost 11-21, 12-21 to Japan's Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida in their Group C women's doubles clash.
