Lakshya Sen became the first Indian male shuttler to enter the semi-final of an Olympics but missed the medal by a whisker

Lakshya Sen shared a behind-the-scenes story, mentioning that coach Padukone took his phone during his matches

Singles player Lakshya Sen became the first Indian male shuttler to entered the Olympic semi-final, but lost crucial matches despite being in a strong situation.

The Indian badminton contingent did not win a single medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 with Lakshya Sen coming close but failing to win his men's singles bronze medal match against Lee Zii Jia.

Prakash Padukone has faced a lot of criticism for his comments on badminton star Lakshya Sen's loss against Lee Zii Jia in the men's singles bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics 2024.

In a viral rant, Prakash Padukone, the head coach of the Indian badminton contingent at Paris Olympics 2024, stated that it was "high time the players step up and win".

India shuttler Lakshya Sen, who was looking like a strong medal-contender, lost the bronze medal match.

India's badminton great Prakash Padukone has been criticised by many over the comments he made after Lakshya Sen lost his bronze medal match in Paris Olympics.

India's badminton legend Prakash Padukone, the coach and mentor of the team, stated that it was "high time the players step up and win."

Padukone picked Satwik-Chirag in men's doubles, Sindhu in women's singles and Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy in men's singles as possible medal contenders.