Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Praises Lakshya Sen After Historic Back-To-Back BWF Titles

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated Lakshya Sen after the Indian shuttler clinched the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 title, securing his second consecutive BWF World Tour crown. Sen's latest triumph follows his title-winning run at the Hylo Open in Germany earlier this month, marking the first time in his career that he has won two BWF World Tour titles in the same season. "Another glorious moment for Indian badminton! Heartiest congratulations to Lakshya Sen on clinching his second consecutive BWF Super 500 title at the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026," Mandaviya wrote on X while congratulating the 24-year-old on his achievement.

Another glorious moment for Indian Badminton! 🇮🇳🏸 Heartiest congratulations to Lakshya Sen on clinching his second consecutive BWF Super 500 title at the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026. https://t.co/71Wt67JfV2

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) November 15, 2026

Sen had to recover from a first-game setback against home favourite Koki Watanabe before completing a 13-21, 21-18, 21-14 victory in a contest lasting 64 minutes.

The Indian raised his level in the final two games to deny the Japanese shuttler a title on home soil.

The victory was also historically significant, making Sen the first Indian to win the Kumamoto Masters since the tournament was introduced in 2023.

Having reached the semifinals last year, Sen went two steps further this time to lift the trophy.

"It feels very good to win a title here. Last year, I reached the semifinals, and I'm happy I could improve on that result. It's my second title in a row, and I would love to continue this form going forward," Lakshya said in his post-match interview.

The title has further strengthened the Indian's position in the race for the BWF World Tour Finals 2026, with the Kumamoto triumph earning him 9,200 ranking points.

The season-ending tournament is scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China.

Sen will now turn his attention to the Hong Kong Open as he looks to carry his winning momentum into the next leg of the international badminton calendar.

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