Cry foul and file a suit: Anand Mahindra's epic reaction to Lakshya Sen's 'behind-the-back' shot
Paris: In an extraordinary display of skill and athleticism, Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen stunned the world number 4, Jonatan Christie, with a straight-sets victory, winning 21-18, 21-12. The match, held during the ongoing Olympics, showcased Sen's tactical brilliance and remarkable shot-making ability, including a 'behind-the-back' shot that went viral on social media. This particular shot caught the attention of industrialist Anand Mahindra, who humorously suggested that Christie's only recourse might be to "cry foul and file a suit" against Sen for being an "unnatural opponent who possessed three arms."
Sen's victory over Christie, the reigning All England and Asian champion, was particularly notable as it marked only the second time Sen had defeated the Indonesian player. The last victory came four years ago at the Badminton Asia Team Championships, and Sen entered this match with a challenging 1-4 head-to-head record against Christie. However, Sen demonstrated exceptional maturity and tactical acumen, effectively exploiting Christie's weaknesses and maintaining a high-tempo game.
In the first game, Christie initially took an 8-2 lead, but Sen quickly regrouped and leveled the score. Sen then took control, using flat pushes and strategic shots to win the game 21-18. In the second game, despite a brief period of errors, Sen maintained his dominance, capitalizing on Christie's mistakes to secure a comfortable 21-12 win.
Post-match, Sen expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating, "I think it was a tough match today, happy with the way I played." He also indicated confidence in his form, looking forward to the upcoming matches with optimism.
Next, Sen will face fellow Indian shuttler HS Prannoy in an all-Indian pre-quarterfinal match, while PV Sindhu, another Indian badminton star, is expected to take on China's He Bingjiao.
If I was his opponent, I would cry foul & file a suit claiming that I was confronted by an unnatural opponent who possessed three arms…
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) July 31, 2024
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West Asia war: Vessel carrying 20,000 tonnes of LPG reaches Gujarat crossing Strait of Hormuz
Kandla (Gujarat) (PTI): A vessel carrying 20,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) arrived at Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla in Gujarat after crossing the Strait of Hormuz amid the West Asia crisis, officials said on Sunday.
The Marshall Islands-flagged MV SYMI started its journey from Qatar and docked at the port in Kandla around 11.30 pm on Saturday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz on May 13, they added.
Since early March, 13 India-flagged vessels, comprising 12 LPG tankers and one crude oil tanker, have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway close to the coast of Oman through which roughly one-fifth of the world's energy supplies pass.
It has been severely disrupted by the conflict in West Asia that started on February 28, with the US and Israel launching joint attacks on Iran, triggering retaliatory strikes. It has resulted in one of the worst energy crisis the world has seen in recent decades.
Incidentally, at a special meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC) on safeguarding energy and supply flows, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Parvathaneni Harish said targeting commercial shipping, endangering civilian crew and impeding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is "unacceptable".
On May 13, an India-flagged commercial vessel came under attack off the coast of Oman.
Omani authorities rescued all 14 crew members of the vessel sailing from Somalia, but it was not immediately known who carried out the strike.
