Indian actor Ranveer Singh has expressed admiration for badminton player Lakshya Sen following his impressive performance at the Paris Olympics. Despite narrowly missing out on a bronze medal in the men’s singles event, Sen made history as the first Indian shuttler to reach the semi-finals in this category.
Ranveer Singh’s Support
Ranveer Singh took to Instagram Stories to celebrate Sen’s achievements. Sharing a picture of the athlete, Ranveer wrote:
“What a player! What endurance, what agility, what a range of shots, what focus, what grit, what smarts. Scintillating badminton on display! It’s difficult to encapsulate just how brilliant he’s been at the Olympics. Missed out narrowly in a game of extremely small margins. But he’s only 22, and he is just getting started. Fight another day. Proud of you, starboy. @senlakshya.”
Lakshya Sen’s Olympic Journey
Lakshya Sen’s journey at the Paris Olympics was marked by remarkable performances. Although India did not secure a medal in badminton, Sen’s near-victory in the bronze medal match highlighted his potential and skill. After winning the first set against Malaysia’s Zii Jia Lee, Sen’s momentum faltered as Lee increased his attacking intensity, ultimately securing the bronze medal.
Sen’s achievement as the first Indian to reach the semi-finals in the men’s singles event is a historic milestone. Despite the setback in the bronze medal match, Sen’s performance has been widely praised for its brilliance and determination. At just 22 years old, Sen’s future in badminton looks promising, and his journey continues to inspire many.
Ranveer Singh’s Upcoming Projects
On the professional front, Ranveer Singh has been busy with several exciting projects. He recently announced a new film featuring a star-studded cast, including Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal. The film is directed by Aditya Dhar, known for his critically acclaimed film ‘URI: The Surgical Strike,’ and produced by Jyoti Deshpande from Jio Studios, Lokesh Dhar, and Aditya Dhar under B62 Studios.
In addition to this, Ranveer will be seen in Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Don 3’ and Rohit Shetty’s ‘Singham Again,’ where he will share the screen with a stellar cast including Arjun Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, and Tiger Shroff. His most recent film was Karan Johar’s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,’ where he starred alongside Alia Bhatt.
