Lakshya Sen Age, Ranking, Facts & More

Lakshya Sen: The Rising Star of Indian Badminton

Lakshya Sen, born on August 16, 2001, in Almora, Uttarakhand, India, comes from a badminton family with his father being a coach.

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He clinched the gold medal at the 2018 World Junior Badminton Championships in Markham, Canada.

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Lakshya Sen Ranking: He broke into the top 100 of the BWF World Rankings by age 17.

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He won a gold medal in the men's singles at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

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Lakshya has played in the Premier Badminton League in India, enhancing his skills against international competition.

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He reached the finals of the prestigious All England Open in 2022, showcasing his potential on a global stage.

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Lakshya achieved his career-best world ranking of No. 9 in the BWF rankings.

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Lakshya trains at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy in Bengaluru, under the guidance of several renowned coaches.

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Lakshya Sen has received the Arjuna Award, one of India's highest sporting honors, recognizing his achievements at a young age.

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