Sen stages strong comeback to advance at BWF World Championships

Lakshya Sen showcased his resilience on home soil, rallying from a game down to secure a dominant victory over Collins Valentine Filimon of Austria at the ongoing BWF World Championships in New Delhi. After dropping the opening game 16-21, the Indian shuttler shifted gears dramatically to claim the next two games 21-8 and 21-4, advancing past his European opponent with a commanding display.

Sen's performance reflected the high stakes of competing at the world championships on home turf. The initial setback appeared to galvanise the Indian player, who regrouped to impose his game plan in the subsequent matches. His aggressive shot-making and improved court positioning proved decisive in the latter stages of the encounter.

The victory marks another successful outing for Indian badminton at the prestigious tournament being held in the national capital. Sen's comeback win underscores the competitive depth India continues to bring to the sport on the world stage.