As Lakshya Sen aims for gold, check out all his jaw-dropping shots & social media buzz

Lakshya Sen has silenced his critics with an outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics 2024, showcasing a relentless focus on clinching a medal.

From his jaw-dropping "behind-the-back" shot to the striking tattoo on his neck, all eyes are on Lakshya as he captivates the world.

Also read: Lakshya Sen's stunning 'behind-the-back¡¯ shot gets rave reviews¡ªbut did you know he was struggling at the start of the year?

Here's a closer look at what makes Lakshya the talk of the town and fuels his rise to fame:

Behind the back shot (Paris Olympics 2024)

Lakshya Sen's stunning 360-degree behind-the-back shot came during his match against World No. 3 Jonatan Christie from Indonesia.

Here's a look at the incredible shot that has left Indians in awe:

If I was his opponent, I would cry foul & file a suit claiming that I was confronted by an unnatural opponent who possessed three arms¡­

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¡ª anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) July 31, 2024

'Sky is the limit' Tattoo

Lakshya Sen's tattoo has also captured plenty of attention following his performances. Positioned just behind his ear and extending along his neck, the tattoo boldly reads, "Sky is the limit."

Lakshya Sen ? Phil Foden.

Manchester City fans. Starboys in their respective sports. Sky is the limit.#Olympics pic.twitter.com/b4ZMABOhJc

¡ª Mehul Gupta ???? (@mehulg10) July 31, 2024

Lakshya Sen's fantastic shot (2022)

Another stunning shot of Lakshya Sen, a blast from the past, is now going viral.

Taking to X to post this, IAS officer Alok Kumar wrote, "Lakshya Sen is playing some unbelievable badminton in the Paris Olympics. One can only imagine the hard grind that he must have gone through to pull off shots like that. Truly special!"

Lakshya Sen is playing some unbelievable badminton in the Paris Olympics. One can only imagine the hard grind that he must have gone through to pull off shots like that. Truly special! #Paris2024 #Paris2024Olympic #LakshyaSen #Olympia2024 #OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/5WiUni6gx4

¡ª Alok Kumar ?? (@IasAlok) August 2, 2024

Throwback to Lakshya Sen's childhood

Former Indian Hockey Team Captain Viren Rasquinha recently shared a nostalgic photo on X, showing a young Lakshya Sen holding a badminton racket on the court.

He writes, "Been supporting this boy since he was 10 years old. So proud that at the age of 22, he has now become the first Indian Men¡¯s Badminton player to reach the Semi finals of the Olympics. Keep going @lakshya_sen @ppbaindia @OGQ_India."

Been supporting this boy since he was 10 years old. So proud that at the age of 22, he has now become the first Indian Men¡¯s Badminton player to reach the Semi finals of the Olympics. Keep going @lakshya_sen @ppbaindia @OGQ_India pic.twitter.com/VdlXw7Ds3c

¡ª Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) August 2, 2024

As one comment on the post aptly puts it, "This is how development happens, progress is always gradual and never overnight."

As all of India watches and cheers, here's hoping Lakshya Sen gets to his lakshya!

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