Young Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen went right down to world primary and Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen within the All England males’s singles ultimate on Sunday.
After 4 days of sensational badminton, the 20-year-old Sen faltered on the cusp of historical past as he dedicated too many errors to go down 10-21 15-21 to former champion Axelsen in a lop-sided summit conflict that lasted 53 minutes on the Barclaycard Arena.
On Saturday, Sen had develop into solely the fifth Indian after Prakash Nath (1947), Prakash Padukone (1980, 1981), Pullela Gopichand (2001) and Saina Nehwal (2015) to achieve the ultimate of the celebrated match after outwitting defending champion Lee Zii Jia in a grueling semifinal.
Social media hailed the younger gun on his outstanding achievement, with a plethora of reactions coming from throughout the nation.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendular tweeted, “There are no failures in life. You either win or you learn. I am sure you’ve learn so much from this amazing experience, @lakshya_sen. Wish you the very best for upcoming tournaments.”
There aren’t any failures in life. You both win otherwise you study. I’m positive you’ve got study a lot from this superb expertise, @lakshya_sen,
Wish you the perfect for upcoming tournaments. #AllEngland2022
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 20, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi despatched out a tweet congratulating Sen, saying, “Proud of you
@lakshya_sen! You’ve proven outstanding grit and tenacity. You put up a spirited battle. Best needs to your future endeavours. I’m assured you’ll hold scaling new heights of success.”
Proud of you @lakshya_sen, You’ve proven outstanding grit and tenacity. You put up a spirited battle. Best needs to your future endeavours. I’m assured you’ll hold scaling new heights of success.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 20, 2022
Politician Rahul Gandhi additionally despatched his finest needs for Sen as he tweeted, “You are second to none,
@lakshya_sen. You have gained a billion hearts. Congratulations for a beautiful efficiency. You have executed India proud! My finest needs to your future endeavours.”
You are second to none, @lakshya_sen, You have gained a billion hearts.
Congratulations for a beautiful efficiency. You have executed India proud!
My finest needs to your future endavours. pic.twitter.com/SgPhNtLPZg
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 20, 2022
Former hockey participant Viren Rasquinha stated, “Axelsen was just too good in the present day. No disgrace in shedding to the most effective & most constant Men’s singles participant on the planet for the time being. It has been an important two weeks for @lakshya_sen. So pleased with this younger boy. Easy to overlook that he’s nonetheless solely 20 years previous. His day will come.”
Axelsen was just too good in the present day. No disgrace in shedding to the most effective & most constant Men’s singles participant on the planet for the time being. It has been an important two weeks for @lakshya_sen, So pleased with this younger boy. Easy to overlook that he’s nonetheless solely 20 years previous. His day will come.
— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) March 20, 2022
Here are another messages that Sen obtained after his outstanding feat:
Well executed @lakshya_sen, So pleased with you. No doubt that your time is right here.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 20, 2022
A scintillating efficiency of spirit and willpower. We are pleased with you @lakshya_sen , I’m positive this is only one of many nice performances to come back.
I want you all the most effective.
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) March 20, 2022
Everyone together with us anticipating @lakshya_sen to win #AllEngland2022 explains how extremely he has carried out in latest occasions. He might not have gained the title tonight however he has absolutely gained our hearts ♥️
Congratulations Lakshya, tremendous pleased with you! #IndiaontheRise#badminton pic.twitter.com/kZJsra6clR
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) March 20, 2022
Proud of you @lakshya_sen ,
Keep going sturdy, the journey is lengthy! https://t.co/50ZmUnl4xD— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) March 20, 2022
An excellent efficiency Lakshya.
Keep shining & sore. You have many extra miles to go.
Our finest needs.#AllEngland2022 #badminton@lakshya_sen pic.twitter.com/xJvBuaIOAB
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) March 20, 2022
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
