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Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya takes early lead in 2nd race

Lakshya Sen has made the ideal start to the second game, flying into a 4-1 lead and he is not letting it slip.

Lakshya Sen Olympic Games LIVE: Lakshya's first competition in Paris

This is the first match that Lakshya Sen loses in Paris 2024 after winning six in a row before that.

Lakshya Sen Olympic Games LIVE: Chou wins first match 21-19

Lakshya Sen narrowly lost the first set 21-19. The 22-year-old was leading 17-15 at one point, but the brilliant resilience of the 34-year-old Chou helps him to the first set.

Lakshya Sen Olympic Games LIVE: One Back!

Lakshya has brought the score down to 20-19. That's exciting exciting.

Lakshya Sen Olympic Games LIVE: Set point for Chou

Chou Tien-chen doubles the pressure on Lakshya Sen, and perhaps a little fatigue for the youngster. Chen now takes set point, leads 20-18.

Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Crucial lead for Chou

Chou takes a lead at 19-18. Another long rally ends in a point for the man from Chinese Taipei.

Lakshya Sen Olympic Games LIVE: Chou equalizes

Another long rally, and Lakshya had to hold out a few times, but Chou Tien-chen made it 18-18. Anyone can win now.

Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Super rally, Lakshya leads 18-16

A long, long rally, back and forth, smashes from both sides, excellent saves too, but Lakshya keeps his composure until the end.

Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya in the lead!

Six in a row now for Lakshya. He has a slight lead in the first set and the balance is turned. 17-15 lead! Fantastic stuff from the young star.

Lakshya Sen Olympic Games LIVE: 15-15!

Four straight points for Lakshya Sen. The 22-year-old is cheered on by a loud, boisterous Indian support here at La Chappelle, and Lakshya responds to the cheers. 15-15! Game on!

Olympic Games Lakshya Sen LIVE: Lakshya perseveres

The Indian is still holding on to Chou and is not letting his lead slip away. Only 1 point between Chou and Lakshya now, it is 15-14!

Lakshya Sen Olympic Games LIVE: First winner for Lakshya

A fantastic smash. That's a sign of intent. Young Lakshya isn't going to give up. He follows it up with a second smash, to make it 14-11.

Olympic Games Lakshya Sen LIVE: Lakshya falls behind

Chou Tien-chen is starting to show his prowess in the game. He has now extended his lead to five points and is now ahead 14-9.

Lakshya Sen Olympic Games LIVE: Chou first with 11 points

A fascinating end-to-end encounter at the moment, but it is Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien-chen who has reached 11 points. Lakshya Sen on 9, and very much in the game.

Olympic Games Lakshya Sen LIVE: Smash from Lakshya

Lakshya makes a super save to keep the rally alive, then goes from defense to attack with a fantastic smash, pulling it back to 10-9.

Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: 7-7! Exciting stuff

Neither player gives an inch to the other, fantastic from both players. Lakshya takes the lead at 7-6, but a long rally ends with a point for Chou to make it 7-7.

Lakshya Sen Olympic Games LIVE: Bad Luck!

Lakshya Sen is getting into his rhythm at this point, but his return hits the net. 6-6 now.

Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya flies to the lead

Lakshya has taken the lead! Four points in a row for the young Indian star. He leads 6-5.

Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Long Rallies

A few long rallies between Lakshya and Chou, and the match goes back and forth, with Chou first making it 5-2, before Lakshya wins the next rally to bring it back to 5-3.

Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya trailing 4-2

Lakshya Sen is under pressure, Chou comes at him with a smash and brings the score to 4-2 for the man from Chinese Taipei.

Lakshya Sen Olympic Games LIVE: First Point

Huge cheers from the Indian fans at the La Chappelle Arena see Lakshya Sen take his first point of the match, trailing 2-1.

Lakshya Sen Olympic Games LIVE: We are LIVE!

Lakshya Sen's quarterfinal begins as Chou wins the first point. 1-0.

Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Warm-ups are done

The warm-up is done, and now we can begin!

Lakshya Sen Olympics LIVE: Lakshya's record so far in Paris 2024

Group Stage: Lakshya Sen vs Kevin Cordon – 21-8, 22-20

Group Stage: Lakshya Sen vs Jonatan Christie – 21-18, 21-12

Round of 16: Lakshya Sen vs HS Prannoy – 21-12, 21-6

Badminton Olympics LIVE: CWG Gold Follow-up

Now that Lakshya Sen has won gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, he is now aiming for the next big step. It has been a great Olympics for the young badminton star, but will his medal dreams come true? Tune in, people!

Badminton Olympics LIVE: Grab your popcorn

The most anticipated match of the day for India is about to begin! The 22-year-old Lakshya Sen is just two wins away from an Olympic medal, but against the experienced Chou Tien-chen it won’t be easy.

Olympic Games Badminton LIVE: Only 22!

It is important to remember how young Lakshya Sen is. This is his first Olympics and the 22-year-old has already made India proud.

Badminton Olympics LIVE: 10 MINUTES WARNING

We should be ten minutes away from the start of the quarterfinals. Lakshya Sen vs Chou Tien-chen, badminton men's singles, live from La Chappelle Arena Court 1.

Badminton Olympics LIVE: Lakshya India's last hope

We reiterate that Lakshya Sen is India’s last chance for a badminton medal at Paris 2024. It is a sport that has already brought India three consecutive medals at the Olympics and it is now up to Lakshya to keep the streak going.

Badminton Olympics LIVE: Lakshya won the all-Indian battle

Lakshya Sen reached the quarterfinals by beating his compatriot HS Prannoy in the round of 16. And what a victory it was! 21-12, 21-6!

Olympic Games Badminton LIVE: Chou is a cancer survivor

Chou Tien-chen overcame early-stage colorectal cancer in 2023 after minor surgery. It is a true inspiration for him to participate in the Olympic Games just a year later, at the age of 34.

Badminton Olympics LIVE: Lakshya's record vs Chou

Lakshya has faced Chou four times before and won only one. However, Lakshya has been in good form in Paris so far and has not lost a set.

Badminton Olympics LIVE: Chou Tien-chen

Lakshya's opponent Chou Tien-chen is seeded 12th at the Paris Olympics. The man from Chinese Taipei defeated world number 5, Kodai Naraoka of Japan, in straight sets to advance to the semi-finals.

Badminton Olympics LIVE: Third Indian after Kashyap, Srikanth

Lakshya Sen is now the third Indian male badminton player to reach the quarterfinals of the Paris 2024 Olympics, after Parupalli Kashyap in London 2012 and Kidambi Srikanth in Rio 2016.

Badminton Olympics LIVE: Only Indian Hope

Lakshya Sen is now the only Indian badminton player left for the 2024 Paris Olympics. After the shocking elimination of Satwik-Chirag in the quarterfinals of the men’s doubles and a disappointing exit of PV Sindhu in the women’s singles last night, all hopes are pinned on Lakshya.

Olympic Badminton LIVE: Start time: 21:05

We are now just half an hour away from the start of Lakshya Sen's quarter-final, which begins at 9:05 PM IST.

Welcome guys!

Hello everyone, welcome to the live blog of the men’s singles quarterfinal between Lakshya Sen and Chou Tien-chen at the Paris Olympics. Stay connected to this space for all the live updates.