Lakshya Sen on Champion Mindset, Olympic Heartbreak, Injuries & Comebacks | FO504 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps -
00:00 - Intro
02:48 - The story behind the handwritten letter
04:49 - When did he first realize he’s better than his competitors?
09:38 - What’s scary about international players?
11:47 - Does he feel arrogant?
19:36 - Istora fever in Indonesia
26:08 - The toughest crowd he played against
32:31 - The art of the start: pre-match routine
41:36 - Drift explained
47:57 - What does he notice about his opponents?
51:18 - Does visualization help?
1:01:13 - Does he feel bad when people talk more about the Indian cricket team?
1:05:36 - How does one feel after losing at the Olympics?
1:16:39 - Does ranking matter?
1:22:52 - What does World No. 1 have that he lacks?
1:25:05 - What was he thinking at each point in the Paris Olympics?
1:27:36 - At what point does he give up mentally?
1:31:25 - What does he eat during tournaments?
1:37:00 - What happened after he got injured during the Paris Olympics?
1:38:48 - The reason behind his risky serve at the All England
1:44:26 - What’s the difference between him and Shi Yuqi?
1:46:56 - What’s the difference between 3U and 4U rackets?
1:49:52 - What’s the role of grip in badminton?
1:51:17 - Why are Indians known for deceptive wrist work?
1:52:55 - What were his inner demons and how did he fight them?
1:57:12 - How did he feel after the forged birth certificate allegation?
2:01:18 - Lakshya Sen: "Are you enjoying the journey, Dad?"
2:04:25 - How does it feel to have family at games?
2:06:49 - BTS
2:07:45 - Outro
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In this episode, we sit down with Lakshya Sen, one of India’s top badminton players. We discuss the mindset required to compete at the highest level, the pressure of representing India on the global stage, and how setbacks shape an athlete’s journey.
The conversation also explores his Olympic experience, the emotional weight of tough losses, and how elite athletes deal with expectations, criticism, and moments of self-doubt.
He also breaks down the discipline behind professional badminton, the mental battles that happen off the court, and the resilience needed to come back stronger after defeat. This episode offers an honest insight into competition, pressure, and the mindset needed to perform at the highest level.
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