Lakshya Sen's Coach Celebrates Japan Masters Victory

Lakshya Sen's recent victory at the Japan Masters has garnered praise from his coach, Vimal Kumar, who highlights the player's impressive form and potential for the upcoming BWF World Tour Finals. After securing back-to-back titles, Kumar commends the coaching team's efforts in enhancing Lakshya's performance. The Indian shuttler's journey through the tournament showcased his resilience and skill, making him a serious contender for future competitions. Read on to discover more about his remarkable achievements and the road ahead.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 15, 2026, 12:16 IST

Coach Vimal Kumar Commends Lakshya Sen's Achievement

In New Delhi, Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen's coach, Vimal Kumar, expressed his admiration for his student following the recent victory at the Japan Masters. This win marks Lakshya's second consecutive title on the BWF World Tour, positioning him as a formidable contender for the upcoming BWF World Tour Finals. Kumar praised the coaching staff for their dedication, strategic planning, and their role in maximizing Lakshya's potential.

Continuing his impressive performance this year, Lakshya clinched the Japan Masters title on Sunday. He triumphed over his opponent with scores of 13-21, 21-18, and 21-14, completing the match in 64 minutes after recovering from an initial game loss.

On social media platform X, Vimal Kumar shared, "Another remarkable display from Lakshya! He skillfully outplayed a strong Koki Watanabe in Japan, reminiscent of his exceptional form from 2021-22. Winning back-to-back titles and showcasing such form makes him a serious contender for the World Tour Finals, pending qualification. I also want to acknowledge the coaching team for their relentless efforts and strategic insights that have clearly benefited Lakshya. This resurgence is a testament to the entire team's hard work. Congratulations to Lakshya and the coaching staff! Let’s maintain this momentum!"

To reach the finals, Lakshya overcame Indonesia's Alwi Farhan in a thrilling three-game semifinal match on Saturday. The world No. 13 secured a victory with scores of 21-12, 15-21, and 21-11 against the world No. 10 and sixth seed Farhan, enhancing his prospects for qualifying for the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou.

Seeded eighth in the tournament, Lakshya has shown remarkable form since winning the Hylo Open title. The BWF Finals will feature the top eight players and pairs from all disciplines and is scheduled to take place from December 9 to 13 in China.