Badminton Association of India announces Rs 10 lakh cash reward for Lakshya Sen

Badminton Association of India (BAI) today announced a cash reward of Rs. 10 lakh for young shuttler Lakshya Sen, who became only the third Indian to win a gold medal at the Asia Junior Championships in Jakarta.

The 16-year-old from Uttarakhand took just 46 minutes to beat top-seeded Kunlavut Vitidsaran of Thailand 21-19, 21-18 in the final to win his maiden gold in the prestigious tournament. He had won a bronze in the last edition.

An elated BAI president Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded Lakshya's historic feat, saying: Lakshya has done the country proud. We have been investing on youngsters and we are happy seeing the dividends. Ajay K. Singhania, BAI General Secretary, also congratulated the shuttler's efforts.

Badminton Association of India (BAI) President @himantabiswa announces a cash reward of INR 10 lakh following @lakshya_sen’s stellar show at Junior Asian Championship in Jakarta.

Proud of you champ! Keep making India proud. (BAI)  pic.twitter.com/2VO2yJUL75

— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) July 22, 2018

It was a great occasion for all of BAI family and officials to celebrate. Winning a medal in Asia is always good, but winning gold is even better. We are really proud of the teenager, said Singhania.