Olympics 2024 Badminton: Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya open campaign with straight-game wins, Tanisha-Crasto lose - Highlights

Game 1: Lakshya hits the net

Kevin trails 8-19.

Game 1: Lakshya's cross-court smash

Kevin's return goes into the net, Lakshya is just two points from claiming the game. He leads 19-7.

Game 1: Kevin breaks Lakshya's four-point spree

Kevin goes for the kill, and it lands in. Kevin breaks Lakshya's four-point spree to trail 6-18. 

Game 1: Lakshya's down the line half smash

Brilliant finish by Lakshya. His down-the-line half smash lands in, and he claims a 16-5 lead. 

Game 1: Two points in a row for Lakshya

Lakshya claims a 10-point lead at 15-5. 

Game 1: Brilliant placement by Kevin

Lakshya concedes a rally as Kevin draws the Indian shuttler closer to the net and then finishes the play with a reflex flick to trail 5-13. 

Game 1: Lakshya claims 13-3 lead

Kevin goes long, and Lakshya claims a 13-3 lead.

Game 1: Kevin trails 3-11

Lakshya's late return, Kevin finishes it with a flick to trail 3-11.

Game 2: Lakshya claims an 11-2 lead at interval

Brilliant drop shot from Lakshya at the net. He claims an 11-2 lead at the first game interval. 

Game 1: Kevin goes wide, Lakshya extends his lead to 10-1

Lakshysa claims a 7-1 lead. 

Lakshya's angled return and Kevin's shot err. 

Lakshya claims an 8-1 lead. 

Kevin fails to return the shuttle this time, Lakshya leads 9-1.