During Loh Kean Yew’s consistently breathtaking performances in Huelva at the 2021 World Championships, former Denmark player and recently-appointed coach HK Vittinghus remarked on Twitter (now X): “In badminton we now have three levels of how fast you can be: Fast, (Anthony) Ginting fast, Loh Kean Yew fast!” That’s how the Singaporean was moving on court that week in Spain when he went on to famously win the gold medal, his best ever performance at the event.

That week, Lakshya too had a memorable run, registering his best run at the Worlds to date, winning bronze. The Indian may have slipped down the world rankings, but when he is at his best, he is no slouch on the badminton court either. Like Loh, Lakshya also thrives on remarkable retrieval skills, showcasing the explosive speed need

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