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Thank you, Viktor Axelsen, for the game
April 17, 2026 7:10 am
In his prime, Axelsen seemed invincible. From 2018 till 2025, he won 27 Tour titles and lost just 6 finals. In all, he had 31 tournament wins and 13 losses, even as the start of his career overlapped with legends Lin, Lee and Kento Momota in their prime.
‘Badminton is blessed to have you’: Lakshya Sen pays tribute to Viktor Axelsen after shuttler's retirement
April 15, 2026 4:53 pm
Lakshya Sen had trained with Axelsen in Dubai in 2022 besides fighting against the former World no 1 multiple times at events like the All England Open and at the Paris Olympics semifinals.
Viktor Axelsen: Rebel who was also a winner; stomping attacker on court who surprised unsuspecting Chinese by speaking to them in their tongue
April 15, 2026 1:53 pm
Axelsen's greatest legacy will be fighting for players' rights, though 2 Olympic golds and 2 World titles aren't too shabby at all
'My body is telling me to stop': Why 2-time Olympic gold medalist Viktor Axelsen has been forced into sudden retirement at 32
April 15, 2026 1:23 pm
“The decision has been made in consultation with the surgeon who operated on me last year, as well as the doctors I have been working with," Axelsen said in an interview.
Backhand deception is the new back-stab in badminton
March 30, 2025 8:37 am
Instead of the original backhand cross smash, shuttlers have effectively made use of the down the line cheeky feint.
'Still have lot of badminton left in me': Viktor Axelsen says he will be out of action for a while due to surgery for back issues
March 29, 2025 8:04 pm
Axelsen suffered a shock early exit at All England Open recently and has now confirmed he is set for a spell on the sidelines.
Viktor Axelsen floats idea of 10-day All England with rest days
January 31, 2025 2:13 pm
Viktor Axelsen was reacting to The US Open announcement of becoming a 15-day event starting this year.
How Badminton has been a leader in on-court coaching and why it’s exciting for watching experience
January 26, 2025 8:49 am
The two World Championship medals of B Sai Praneeth and HS Prannoy come to mind immediately, as the likes of Anthony Ginting, Jonatan Christie and even Viktor Axelsen were brought down, by on-court, on-the-spot thinking.
NUMBERS GAME: What's troubling Lakshya Sen? From the Viktor Axelsen challenge to finishing woes in matches
January 25, 2025 10:14 am
Against Victor Axelsen, Lakshya Sen has suddenly conceded six points or more — once, even 10 in a row — a whole 9 times
India Open: How Viktor Axelsen went through an emotional rollercoaster ride to a 'very, very special' title
January 20, 2025 8:40 am
He had come with zero preparations and endured long and tough games to win the title.
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