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'I wasn’t thinking about who I might face': Lakshya says mental focus helped him handle pressure

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'I Wasn’t Thinking About Who I Might Face': Lakshya Says Mental Focus Helped Him Handle Pressure

By IANS News March 10, 2026 • 17:02 PM View: 195

All England Open Badminton Championships: Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen said he focused on taking "one match at a time" during his campaign at the All England Open Badminton Championships, adding that a psychological discipline allowed him to navigate a demanding draw without the added weight of external expectations.

Lakshya, who became only the second Indian player to reach two All England finals, returned with a silver medal after the 24-year-old went down in the men’s singles final 21-15, 22-20 against Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chun-Yi in the summit clash.

TAGS Lakshya Sen All England Open Badminton Championships All England Chinese Taipei Lin Chun Prakash Padukone Paris Olympic Victor Lai

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