Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen made history by becoming the first Indian male to reach the Olympic semifinals in badminton. He defeated Taiwan’s Chou Tien Chen in a tough match, coming back from a one-game deficit to win 19-21, 21-15, 21-12. Despite feeling tired, Lakshya is already looking ahead to his next match. Former All England champion Prakash Padukone, at whose academy Lakshya trains, provided support and encouragement during the match. Chou acknowledged that Lakshya’s speed was a key factor in his victory. Lakshya is focused on resting and preparing for his upcoming match as he aims to go even further in the Olympics.