Despite winning 21-8, 22-20, Lakshya Sen's victory ‘deleted’ by Paris Olympics

The decision was taken after Cordon pulled out of the multi-sport event due to a left elbow injury.

Ace Indian shuttle player Lakshya Sen's dominating win over Guatemala's Kevin Cordon in the badminton men's singles Group-L match at the ongoing Paris Olympics has been ‘deleted’. 

The decision was taken after Cordon pulled out of the multi-sport event due to a left elbow injury. Following Cordon’s withdrawal from the ongoing Olympics, his upcoming Group- -L matches against Indonesia's Jonatan Christie and Belgium's Julien Carraggi will not be played. 

As per the BWF General Competition Regulations for group stage play, the result from the match between Lakshya Sen and Kevin Cordon was deleted.

The Indian shuttle player will be ranked based on the results of his remaining two matches in Group L. Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen will now take on Julien Carraggi on 29th July in his upcoming fixture.

Earlier on Saturday, Lakshya defeated Kevin Cordon 21-8, 22-20 in the Group-L match of the ongoing Paris Olympics. Lakshya won in straight sets with the match lasting 42 minutes.

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