New Delhi, May 5: Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen has provided a detailed account of the elbow injury he sustained during the Thomas Cup Finals, revealing that high adrenaline levels during his quarterfinal clash against Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-chen initially masked the severity of the damage.
The Paris Olympic bronze medallist faces a race against time to be fit for the upcoming Thailand Open, scheduled for May 12-17, after sustaining an elbow injury during the prestigious team championships.
The young shuttler, who played a pivotal role in India clinching a historic bronze medal, revealed on Tuesday that his participation in next week’s tournament hinges on the results of recent medical scans. The injury was sustained during his hard-fought Thomas Cup quarterfinal match. Despite the physical setback, he continued to compete, contributing to the team’s podium finish. However, the World No. 9 is now taking a cautious approach to his immediate playing schedule. (IANS)
