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BWF World C'ships Highlights: Lakshya Sen, Panda sisters exit in first round
Highlights from Day 1 of the 2025 BWF World Championships.
Lakshya Sen (Photo Credit: AP)
BWF World C'ships Highlights: India had a forgettable start to their campaign at the 2025 BWF World Championships in Paris as Lakshya Sen, Rutaparna Panda-Swetaparna Panda, and Shruti Mishra-Priya Konjengbam all lost their respective first round matches on Monday.
While Sen lost 17-21, 19-21 against world No 1 Shi Yu Qi, the Panda sisters lost out 12-21, 11-21 to Gabriel Stoeva and Stefani Stoeva.
Later in the day, Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra lost 16-21, 17-21 to France's Margot Lambert and Camille Pognante.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 25 Aug 2025 2:41 PM GMT
Rutaparna-Swetaparna on court!
The Panda sisters are out on court 2. They go up against Gabriela Stoeva and Stefani Stoeva!
- 25 Aug 2025 2:00 PM GMT
Lakshay Sen goes down fighting 17-21, 19-21
What a thriller! Lakshya Sen goes down fighting, pushing and testing the world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi to the very edge in both games. Sen loses 17-21, 19-21 in 54 minutes.
- 25 Aug 2025 1:54 PM GMT
Game 2: 18-16 for Shi
Lakshya is refusing to go down quietly. The pressure is absolutely palpable as Shi edges closer to match point, holding a narrow 18-16 lead.
- 25 Aug 2025 1:47 PM GMT
Game 2: 15-10 Sen trails
The second game is proving just as fierce. But Lakshya Sen is trailing 10-15 as Shi Yu Qi applies relentless pressure.
- 25 Aug 2025 1:44 PM GMT
44 shots!
The last rally lasted a whopping 44 shots. Score 12-9 in favour of Shi.
- 25 Aug 2025 1:42 PM GMT
Game 2: 11-7 in favour of Shi
The game is drifting away. Sen trails by 7-11. Its been 38 minutes of high-intesity match so far. An absolute treat for the fans.
- 25 Aug 2025 1:37 PM GMT
Game 2: 5-all
Sen started well. He led 5-4. This unsuccessful challenge from Sen could be a game changer. makes the score 5-all.
- 25 Aug 2025 1:34 PM GMT
Game 2: 4-2 in favour of Sen
Looks like Sen has taken the advice in positive stride. He's come back well.
- 25 Aug 2025 1:31 PM GMT
Net pe rakh. Lift mat kar!
Lakshay Sen's father DK Sen and coach advise the Indian during the break. "Net pe Rakh. Lift mat kar"
