Lakshya Sen wins badminton singles GOLD
August 08, 2022 16:47
Lakshya Sen won the men's singles gold medal after beating Malaysia's Tze Yong NG 19-21, 21-9, 21-6 in the final.
The momentum was firmly with Sen in the decider as he opened a big gap to race into the 8-4 lead.
A superb crosscourt off the forehand and some stunning defence saw NG close the gap to 6-9.
Sen played a few cracking shots to stretch the lead to 11-7 at the break.
Sen looked in no mood to relent as he took a 15-9 lead.
NG tried to inch his way back but Sen kept his head to clinch the decider 21-16.
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