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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
Lakshya, who was attempting to become the first India male shuttler to win an Olympic medal, won the opening game 21-13. But the world No. 7 Lee bounced back to win the next two.
Hockey India had lodged an appeal against Rohidas' suspension but the FIH Jury Bench rejected it.
Led by Sarva Malayalee Association, France, former president Jithu Damodaran, they were ecstatic to have witnessed India's a nail-biting victory on penalties as well as fellow Keralite Sreejesh's brilliant performance in the goal.
The semifinals will be played on Tuesday.
Once skipper Rohit was dismissed by Vandersay, the Indians lost their way.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen will meet Zii Jia Lee in the bronze-medal playoff.
Sreejesh starred with some incredible saves to deny Great Britain and help his team to a 4-2 win in the penalty shootout.
Sreejesh, playing his last international tournament, stood like a rock in front of the Indian goal, making saves after saves.
Sreejsh was the hero for India after they lost Amit Rohidas early in the second quarter.
The 23-year-old World Championship bronze medallist lost by a 1-4 split verdict to his second seed Mexican opponent.
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