India's Lakshya Sen wins gold in Badminton Asia Junior Championship
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen on Sunday clinched gold medal at the Badminton Asia Junior Championship.
He defeated Indonesia's top-seeded Kunlavut Vitidsaran in the final clash to clinch the gold medal.
The Indian player defeated the Indonesian opponent 21-19, 21-18.
A proud moment for India and @lakshya_sen as the tricolor🇮🇳soars high in Jakarta after the World No 9 secured a top of the podium finish, winning the first gold in 6 years at the Asian Junior Championship. #NationalAnthem #IndiaontheRise pic.twitter.com/ak7TWnlxdz
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) July 22, 2018
Despite starting the game on a slow note, the Indian shuttler gained pace as the match progressed.
Badminton Association of India (BAI) media tweeted: "India's new Golden Boy! @lakshya_sen enter record books,ending a wait of 53 years to win a gold in the men’s singles event at the Asian Junior Championship with a flawless performance; beats World No1 K.Vitidsarn 21-19,21-18 to secure his biggest ever career medal #IndiaontheRise."
Image: BAI Media Twitter page
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