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

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Lakshya Sen beats Kevin Cordon

Lakshya gets off to a terrific start to the Paris Olympics by winning his opening Group L game 21-8, 22-20 against Kevin Cordon of Guatemala. 

Lakshya saves four game points in the second game to clinch the match in straight games. 

Lakshya finishes off in style

Lakshya wraps up the contest winning the second 22-20. 

Lakshya on match point

Kevin Cordon goes wide. 

Lakshya saves a total of four game points

Game 2: Lakshya draws level at 20-20

Lakshya plays a brilliant over-the-head lift from the net. He draws level at 20-20.

Game 2: Lakshya wins a challenge

Kevin's smash lands in, but Lakshya challenges it. 

He wins the point to stay alive in the game at 19-20.

Game 2: Crosscourt smash by Lakshya

Lakshya closes the gap again and trails 18-20.

Lakshya saves the 1st game point

He trails 17-20.

Kevin on game point

Lakshya's attempt to finish the game from the net did not pay off. Kevin is on game point at 20-16.