Singapore’s Loh Overcomes India’s Lakshya Sen in Nagoya Badminton Clash

In Nagoya, Singapore’s Loh Kin Yew handed India’s promising youngster Lakshya Sen a tough defeat at the Asian Games men’s singles event. The match concluded with scores of 21‑12, 15‑21, and 21‑14, lasting just over an hour.

The opening set saw Sen briefly in control, establishing a 5‑1 lead before Loh unleashed a ten‑point streak that flipped the set. Sen recovered in the second game, employing aggressive shots that forced errors from Loh and earning a 21‑15 victory.

During the final set, Loh kept a steady pace, creating a 11‑6 lead at the interval. Sen fought back, narrowing the deficit to 13‑14 and later 14‑16, but a swift three‑point surge from Loh restored his dominance, leading to match point and the win.

This loss ends Sen’s individual campaign, though he contributed to India’s bronze medal in the men’s team competition earlier in the tournament. Loh’s win improves his personal record against Sen to five wins for Loh and seven for the Indian.