Viktor Axelsen cuts a distinct figure among badminton’s young stars. He won at the 2010 BWF World Junior Championships, making him the first European player to win the title. He made his senior debut in the same year, winning at the Cyprus International. In 2014, he achieved a great win at the Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold. In addition, he is proudly decorated with two European Championships bronze medals, and also won his first bronze medal at the BWF World Championships in 2014. In 2016, he ... AGE: 29 (January 4, 1994) HEIGHT: 194 cm WORLD RANKING: 2 (Fall 2024) (best 1) LANGUAGES: Danish, English, Chinese (Mandarin) MAIN RESULTS: Junior World Champion 2010 Bronze medal, BWF World Championships 2014 Winner of the Swiss Open 2014 European Champion 2016 World Championship for teams 2016 Bronze medal, Olympics 2016 Winner Dubai Finals 2016 Winner India Open 2017 Winner World Championship 2017 Winner of the Japan Open 2017 Winner Dubai Finals 2017 European Champion 2018 Runner Up All ... Viktor Axelsen has announced that he will not compete in the final World Tour tournaments of the year – Kumamoto Masters Japan 2025 and the SATHIO GROUP Australian Open 2025, both Super 500 events. The Dane shared the news on social media this morning: “Hi all. I won't be able to compete in ... January 22, 2025, marks a special milestone for Viktor Axelsen , a name synonymous with badminton excellence. On this date, Axelsen celebrated 10 consecutive years in the Top 10 of the World Rankings—an incredible achievement in a sport as competitive as badminton. Reflecting on this significant moment, Viktor shared insights about his career journey, highlighting the challenges, lessons, and triumphs that shaped his success.
