Lakshya Sen's no-look backhand, Yusuf Dikeç's SWAG: Paris Olympics feats that impressed Anand Mahindra

Lakshya Sen and Yusuf Dikeç at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Billionaire Anand Mahindra praised Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen and Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikeç for their remarkable performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Sen made headlines after defeating Indonesian badminton player Jonatan Christie in a group stage match. One particular shot by Sen, a no-look backhand, left the audience gasping.

"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…," Mahindra wrote, accompanied by a video of the incredible shot.

Fans who watched the match live expressed their awe at Sen's performance. One user tweeted, "I was fortunate enough to watch this live. This is new India. Unconventional, aggressive, energetic and resourceful."

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…

pic.twitter.com/4p5EsPNxyV

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) July 31, 2024

The buzz around Sen's skill continued to dominate social media, and soon Turkish shooter and Olympic silver medallist Yusuf Dikeç became a part of the buzz.

In a second tweet, Mahindra praised Dikeç, who, at 51, won a silver medal at the Olympics with no specialised gear as he took the shot with his other hand casually in his pocket. He won it with his partner Sevval Ilayda Tarhan.

Mahindra highlighted Dikeç's nonchalant demeanour and minimalistic approach, sharing a photo of the shooter that is now viral.

SWAG.

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This man just explained the meaning of the term to us. #Paris2024Olympics #YusufDikeç pic.twitter.com/zQhkjJuBfV

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) August 1, 2024

One user humorously suggested in comments, "Sir. He purposely went for silver medal to avoid suspicion." Another commented on Dikeç's casual appearance, noting, "salt and pepper hair, a casual t-shirt, no eye-gear, a casual side pose, hands in pocket, focused look - and boom, bull's eye!"

Others marvelled at Dikeç's effortless victory, with one fan joking, "Bro just came by that way and participated in Olympics and won a medal," while another remarked, "He looks like he woke up this morning and decided to show up at the Olympics and won the medal."