The last few years has been phenomenal growth for India in the field of badminton. While the likes of Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and Srikanth Kidambi are popular names already, we now have a new hero.

The 20-year-old bloke from Almora has created history by becoming the youngest Indian male badminton player to win a BWF World Championships medal by winning a bronze.

We at IWMBuzz congratulate Lakshya for his big achievement. Let us know your views in the comments below and for more updates, stay tuned to IWMBuzz.com