Lakshya Sen Advances to Second Round at BWF World Championships with Comeback Win
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen overcame a slow start to defeat Austria's Collins Valentine Filimon 16-21, 21-8, 21-4 in the first round of the BWF World Championships 2026 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi. After losing the opening game amid challenging drift conditions and tactical difficulties against the taller opponent, Sen adjusted his strategy by opening up rallies and increasing lifts, which helped him dominate the next two games. The match lasted 45 minutes, with Sen advancing to the second round amid strong home crowd support.
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