Keeping the drift and the air speed in mind, Lakshya Sen, debut shuttler, undergoing training in Marseille will face some differences in environment from Bengaluru. This training is focussed on giving some experience in quality preparations before shifting to the village on Monday, says Lakshya in a virtual interaction on Friday.
Currently accommodating to the surroundings in Marseille which is a coastal area, shuttler says due to the sea in proximity the speed gets affected.
“The shuttle speed also matters because he in Bengaluru it is quite fast. When we train in Marseille which is closer to the sea, the shuttle travels much slower,” said Sen.
He further added, “I think it will be somewhat similar in Paris as well. Keeping the drift and air conditions in mind it will be little bit different.”
Bolstered by the team of 10 members, including some players such as popov brothers, (Toma Junior and Christo) Kiran George, Ayush Shetty, his own brother Chirag and his coach, Yoo, Yong Sung from Korea, he aims to start the game fresh and sharp.
“I have to be fresh and sharp when I go on to the court. During training sessions the intensity is quite high but not for a long time so that I don’t get tired,” says Sen.
The 22-year old is World No.19, who has been clubbed together with his past nemesis Jonaton Christie from Indonesia in Group L. Other members of the group are Guatemala’s Kevin Cordon and Belgium’s Julien Carragi.
His initial goal is to reach the top of the group. “I have played with most of the players before and I know what to expect.”
“I have to be really sharp from the first day and give my best,” affirmed Sen.
Commenting on his relation with coach Sung, Sen mentioned, “he has helped bringing the speed during sparring or multi shuttle training and he has had two Olympics silver in his bag.
“The experience that he shares is great. Tactically the way he analyses other opponents and gives you advice is really helpful,” he said.
Lakshya Sen, brings the experience of elite championships including, World Championships, Thomas Cup, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games but, he understands the “tough challenge” that the Olympics holds.
“This is the biggest event on my life. I have to consistently play well in all the matches to win. I have experience from the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. It has a somewhat similar kind of vibe,” said Lakshya.
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