Lakshya Sen’s impressive victory in the men’s singles at the Paris Olympics was initially celebrated with a scoreline of 21-8, 22-20. However, the triumph was soon overshadowed by an unexpected twist. The Paris Olympics organizing committee, citing a technical issue, “deleted” Sen’s victory from the official records.
Source:- news 18
The controversy arose due to a malfunction in the live scoring system during the match. The scores were not updated in real-time, leading to confusion and discrepancies. After reviewing the situation, the organizing committee decided to annul the match result until the issues could be resolved and the accuracy of the scores confirmed. This decision has sparked significant debate among fans and sports analysts, questioning the fairness and transparency of the scoring system.
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Sen, who had delivered a commendable performance, now faces uncertainty about his standing in the tournament. The organizing committee has promised to conduct a thorough investigation and rectify the errors. Until then, Sen’s victory remains in limbo, leaving supporters and athletes awaiting a resolution that will hopefully restore the integrity of the competition and recognize Sen’s achievement appropriately.
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