Lakshya Sen on Champion Mindset, Olympic Heartbreak, Injuries & Comebacks FO504 Raj Shamani

Download Porter Here: Guest Suggestion Form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners. (00:00) - Intro (02:48) - The story behind the handwritten letter (04:49) - When did he first realize he’s better than his competitors? (09:38) - What’s scary about international players? (11:47) - Does he feel arrogant? (19:36) - Istora fever in Indonesia (26:08) - The toughest crowd he played against (32:31) - The art of the start: pre-match routine (41:36) - Drift explained (47:57) - What does he notice about his opponents? (51:18) - Does visualization help? (1:01:13) - Does he feel bad when people talk more about the Indian cricket team? (1:05:36) - How does one feel after losing at the Olympics? (1:16:39) - Does ranking matter? (1:22:52) - What does World No. 1 have that he lacks? (1:25:05) - What was he thinking at each point in the Paris Olympics? (1:27:36) - At what point does he give up mentally? (1:31:25) - What does he eat during tournaments? (1:38:48) - The reason behind his risky serve at the All England (1:44:26) - What’s the difference between him and Shi Yuqi? (1:46:56) - What’s the difference between 3U and 4U rackets? (1:49:52) - What’s the role of grip in badminton? (1:51:17) - Why are Indians known for deceptive wrist work? (1:52:55) - What were his inner demons and how did he fight them? (1:57:12) - How did he feel after the forged birth certificate allegation? (2:01:18) - Lakshya Sen: "Are you enjoying the journey, Dad?" (2:04:25) - How does it feel to have family at games? (2:06:49) - BTS (2:07:45) - Outro In this episode, we sit down with Lakshya Sen, one of India’s top badminton players. We discuss the mindset required to compete at the highest level, the pressure of representing India on the global stage, and how setbacks shape an athlete’s journey.

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Lakshya Sen on Champion Mindset, Olympic Heartbreak, Injuries & Comebacks FO504 Raj Shamani is an episode from Figuring Out with Raj Shamani by Raj Shamani.

This episode is 02:08:37 long.

This episode was published on May 2, 2026.

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