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Lakshya Sen, a shuttler from India, is making waves on the Internet after he beat Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie, world number four, at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday. Lakshya, 22, triggered a frenzy on social media with his jaw-dropping shot from behind his back, earning commendation from sports enthusiasts and public figures.
Sharing the viral video where Sen pulled off the shot, industrialist Harsh Goenka wrote, “SENsational display today by Lakshya to win over world seed #4 Christie. And this return was truly in-SEN!”
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“If I was his opponent, I would cry foul & file a suit claiming that I was confronted by an unnatural opponent who possessed three arms,” Anand Mahindra wrote on X.
Uttar Pradesh Police took the opportunity to raise awareness against cybercrime. “Just like Lakshya Sen’s backhand smash, keep your online defense unbeatable. 𝑆𝑚𝑎𝑠ℎ cyber threats by enabling two-factor authentication on all your accounts,” the official handle of UP Police wrote on X.
BJP’s national secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa wrote, “What a brilliant game by 21-years old @lakshya_sen. The champion has won Canada Open 2023 in an emphatic manner. My best wishes to #LakshyaSen.”
Former Indian cricketer Munaf Patel wrote, “@lakshya_sen you beauty. In first set from 0-5 to win game by 2-0 is simply outstanding.”
Sen delivered a sensational performance as he stunned the third seed Jonatan Christie of Indonesia 21-18, 21-12 in his final Group L men’s singles match.
