The Deleted Indian Score in Olympics!!
However, shortly after the match, news broke that Kevin Cordon had withdrawn from the paris Olympics due to a left elbow injury. This injury forced Cordon to pull out of the competition entirely, meaning he would not be able to participate in his upcoming Group L matches against Indonesia's Jonatan Christie and Belgium's Julien Carraggi.
According to the Badminton World Federation (BWF) General Competition Regulations for group stage play, if a player withdraws from the competition, all results involving that player are deleted. This rule aims to ensure fairness in the group stage standings, as a player's withdrawal can affect the competition's dynamics and the outcomes of future matches.
As a result, despite Lakshya Sen's commanding performance and clear victory over Cordon, the match result was nullified. The deletion of the match from the records was a blow to Sen, as his hard-earned win no longer counted in the official standings. This regulatory decision underscores the unpredictable nature of sports, where injuries and withdrawals can significantly impact the competition and the athletes involved.