Lakshya Sen vs Shi Yu Qi

Copenhagen, August 14, 2025: Indian shuttlers have been handed challenging draws at the upcoming World Championships, beginning August 25, with Lakshya Sen set to open his campaign against world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi of China.This will be the fifth meeting between the two, with Shi holding a 3-1 head-to-head lead over Lakshya, who won bronze at the 2021 edition. The 23-year-old from Almora, currently ranked 21, has struggled to regain form since his Paris Olympic semifinal exit, managing only a quarterfinal finish at the All England this season.Another men’s singles bronze medallist, HS Prannoy, will begin against Finland’s Joakim…