“Proud Of You”: PM Modi Praises Lakshya Sen’s Spirited Fight | Badminton News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed shuttler Lakshya Sen for placing up a spirited battle after he misplaced the ultimate of the All England Championships, and expressed confidence that he would maintain scaling new heights of success. Sen’s dream run on the All England Championships ended with a heartbreaking straight-game loss towards world primary and Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen within the males’s singles closing on Sunday, persevering with India’s 21-year-long agonising look forward to the coveted trophy.

“Pleased with you @lakshya_sen! You have proven outstanding grit and tenacity. You set up a spirited battle. Finest needs to your future endeavours,” Modi tweeted.

“I’m assured you’ll maintain scaling new heights of success,” the prime minister mentioned.

Pleased with you @lakshya_sen! You have proven outstanding grit and tenacity. You set up a spirited battle. Finest needs to your future endeavours. I’m assured you’ll maintain scaling new heights of success.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 20, 2022

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi additionally hailed Sen’s efficiency.

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“You might be second to none, @lakshya_sen. You’ve got received a billion hearts. Congratulations for an exquisite efficiency. You’ve got achieved India proud! My greatest needs to your future endeavours,” Gandhi tweeted.

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 within the summit conflict.