Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen expressed heartbreak and introspection after narrowly missing out on a bronze medal in the men's singles event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, losing to Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in a closely contested match. Despite leading in the first game, Sen was unable to maintain his advantage, ultimately succumbing to Jia's comeback. Sen thanked his coaches, family, and supporters for their unwavering support and vowed to analyze his performance to improve. This loss marked the end of India's 12-year streak of winning badminton medals at the Olympics, with Sen being the country's last hope. His mentor, Prakash Padukone, along with other critics, urged Indian athletes to introspect and elevate their game to secure future victories.