Padukone took away Sen’s phone in Paris

Lakshya Sen

Lakshya Sen, the rising Indian badminton star, revealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that coach Prakash Padukone, had confiscated his phone during his entire Olympic competition in Paris.

PM Modi met and felicitated India's Paris Olympics athletes on Independence Day at his residence, where Sen reflected on his experience at the Paris Olympics and shared insights into the challenges and cherishable moments he encountered during his debut at the Games.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged Sen's performance, reminding him, "You are from ‘Devbhumi,' and you are a celebrity now." The Prime Minister's words highlighted the pride of the nation in Sen's achievements, even without a medal.

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In response, Sen shared a behind-the-scenes story. "Prakash Sir had taken away my phone during the matches, and said you won't get it until the matches are over," he said. Sen is the first Indian shuttler to reach the semi-finals in men's badminton at the Olympics.

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