“Disappointed”: Former Badminton Player Prakash Padukone reacts after Lakshya Sen’s loss at Olympics

Aug 06, 2024

Paris (France), August 5 (ANI): While speaking on Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen losing the bronze medal match to Malaysia's Zii Jia Lee in Badminton Men's singles at Paris Olympics, former Badminton player Prakash Padukone expressed his disappointment on August 5. He said, “He played well. I am a little disappointed as he could not finish it. Yesterday also he was in a winning position in the first game, it could have made a difference yesterday itself. Today also, after winning the first, he was leading 8-3 in the second. He has always been a little uncomfortable playing on the faster side or playing with the wind. He needs to work a little more on that...He was low on confidence...There are a few areas on which we definitely need to work on...I am disappointed that we could not even win one medal in badminton...This time the government, SAI (Sports Authority of India), TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme) everybody has done their bit. I don't think anybody could have done anything more than what the government, sports ministry, SAI, TOPS...I think it is high time some of the players also need to take some responsibility.”