Lakshya Sen Advances to Second Round with Comeback Win at BWF World Championships
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen overcame a slow start to defeat Austria's Collins Filimon 16-21, 21-8, 21-4 in the first round of the BWF World Championships 2026 at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. After losing the opening game due to initial errors and challenging drift conditions, Sen adjusted his tactics and dominated the next two games with aggressive play. The home crowd supported him enthusiastically, contributing to his comeback. Sen will face USA's Garret Tan in the next round, while Indian doubles pairs also advanced.
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