Lakshya Sen

The rising Indian star is another contender for a medal at the upcoming Commonwealth Games. He started the ongoing year by winning the India Open, his first Super 500 title, before entering the final of the prestigious All England Open where he lost to Denmark's Viktor Axelsen.

Sen won the Swiss Junior International in 2014. He then won gold at the Asian Junior Championships in 2018. In the same year, he won a silver medal at Youth Olympics. He also won a BWF world championships bronze medal in 2021.

His gritty performances were the highlight of India's maiden Thomas Cup victory earlier this year.