Quick Info
| Profession | Badminton player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/08/2001 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Almora, Uttarakhand |
Latest News about Lakshya Sen
Lakshya Sen was eliminated from the men's singles badminton event at the Indonesia Open 2026 after being defeated in the first round in Jakarta. The match concluded with scores of 21-16 favoring Farhan after 48 minutes of play, while PV Sindhu advanced in the same tournament[1].
Lakshya Sen reached the final of the All England Open 2026 after defeating Canada's Victor Lai in a grueling semifinal (21-16, 18-21, 21-15), becoming the second Indian player to reach two All England finals. The 24-year-old, who previously reached the summit clash in 2022, overcame blisters in his right toe during the match that lasted 1 hour and 37 minutes[3][5].
Lakshya Sen stunned world No. 6 Li Shi Feng from China in the quarter-finals of the All England Open 2026, securing a straight-games victory (21-13, 21-16) in a contest lasting an hour at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. Ranked 12th in men's singles, Sen maintained his remarkable streak at the tournament[4].
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen booked his place in the quarter-finals of the India Open 2026 with a straight-game win (21-19, 21-10) over Japan's Kenta Nishimoto in New Delhi. After the victory, Lakshya reflected on his approach, stating he focused on taking the game one point at a time[6].
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Bio/Wiki
| Lakshya Sen is an Indian badminton player. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||||
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Career
| Won bronze medal in men's singles at BWF World Championships. | |
| Secured gold medal in men's singles at Commonwealth Games. | |
| Won gold medal at Thomas Cup with Indian team. | |
| Earned silver medal at Asian Games and Commonwealth Games with team. | |
| Won bronze medals at Asia Team Championships and Asia Mixed Team Championships. | |
| Competed in men's singles at 2024 Olympics, finishing fourth after losing bronze medal match to Lee Zii Jia. | |
| Won Syed Modi International (Super 300) title post-2024 Olympics by defeating Jason Teh 21-6, 21-7. | |
| Won bronze at 2024 Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships (Super 1000). | |
| Secured third place at 2024 Yonex French Open (Super 750). | |
| Won second BWF Super 500 title at Canada Open on 09/07/2023 by defeating Li Shi Feng. | |
| Won first Super 500 title at India Open 2022. | |
| Won gold in men's singles at 2022 Commonwealth Games. | |
| Won silver in men's singles at 2022 All England Open Badminton Championships. | |
| Won gold at 2022 Thomas Cup with Indian men's team. | |
| Became world No. 1 junior singles player in February 2017. | |
| Won gold in boys' singles at 2018 Badminton Asian Junior Championships. | |
| Won silver in boys' singles and gold in mixed team at 2018 Summer Youth Olympics. | |
| Won bronze in boys' singles at 2018 BWF World Junior Championships. | |
| Reached the final of the All England Open 2026 after defeating Victor Lai in the semifinals, becoming the second Indian to reach two All England finals[3][5]. | |
| Stunned world No. 6 Li Shi Feng in the quarter-finals of the All England Open 2026 with a straight-games victory (21-13, 21-16)[4]. | |
| Booked a place in the quarter-finals of the India Open 2026 with a straight-game win over Japan's Kenta Nishimoto on 15 January 2026[6]. | |
| Was eliminated in the first round of the Indonesia Open 2026 after losing to Farhan in Jakarta on Tuesday[1]. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/senlakshya/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lakshya Sen is an Indian badminton player known for being the youngest to qualify for the All England Open Badminton tournament in 2022. | |
| 2. He enrolled in Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy at the age of ten with his brother, Chirag. | |
| 3. In 2011, at the age of ten, he emerged victorious in a tournament in Singapore. | |
| 4. At twelve, he expressed his ambition to participate in the Olympics in an interview. | |
| 5. In 2014, Lakshya practiced with Saina Nehwal at Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy in Bangalore. | |
| 6. In 2018, he shared a photo on Instagram with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after winning the Youth Olympics. | |
| 7. On 19 March 2022, Lakshya became the fifth Indian to reach the All England Badminton Championships 2022, securing a silver medal. | |
| 8. He clinched his second BWF Super 500 title by defeating Li Shi Feng in straight games at the Canada Open final on 9 July 2023. | |
| 9. In his early career, he used to get emotional after losses but learned to manage his emotions over time. | |
| 10. Lakshya Sen was featured in Forbes India 30 Under 30 in 2022. | |
| 11. He enjoys sharing pictures of his beloved dogs on social media. | |
| 12. He grew up as a third generation badminton player. | |
| 13. He joined the Karnataka Badminton Association in Bengaluru, a badminton academy, when he was 10 years old to train. | |
| 14. At the 2026 All England Open final, he faced Lin Chun-yi of Chinese Taipei after overcoming blisters in his right toe during the semifinal[2][3]. |