Tokyo: Badminton fans around the world were treated to a fun surprise when two of the sport’s biggest names, Lee Chong Wei and Viktor Axelsen, unexpectedly crossed paths on the streets of Tokyo. Continue reading Lee Chong Wei vs. Viktor Axelsen?
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Viktor Axelsen Announces Emotional Retirement, Leaves Lasting Legacy in Badminton
Copenhagen: Danish badminton legend Viktor Axelsen has officially announced his retirement from professional badminton, bringing an emotional end to one of the most dominant careers in the sport. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen Announces Emotional Retirement, Leaves Lasting Legacy in Badminton
Top 10 Badminton News Stories of 2025 That Shaped the Global Game
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Shi Yuqi Defeats Viktor Axelsen in Heated 2025 Denmark Open Semi-Final Clash
Odense, Denmark — In one of the most intense matches of the season, China’s Shi Yuqi defeated home favorite Viktor Axelsen in a fiery semi-final to advance to the 2025 Denmark Open men’s singles final. Continue reading Shi Yuqi Defeats Viktor Axelsen in Heated 2025 Denmark Open Semi-Final Clash
Viktor Axelsen and Lee Zii Jia Stunned in First Round of 2025 Hong Kong Open
Hong Kong — Two of badminton’s biggest names, Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen and Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia, made early exits at the 2025 Hong Kong Open, shocking fans and reshuffling expectations for the tournament. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen and Lee Zii Jia Stunned in First Round of 2025 Hong Kong Open
Viktor Axelsen Ends Relationship with Longtime Girlfriend Natalia Rohde
Copenhagen: In a heartfelt and unexpected post on social media, two-time Olympic badminton champion Viktor Axelsen announced that he and his longtime girlfriend/partner Natalia Koch Rohde have amicably ended their relationship. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen Ends Relationship with Longtime Girlfriend Natalia Rohde
Peter Gade Becomes Viktor Axelsen’s New Coach Following Coaching Team Change
Copenhagen: In a notable shift for Danish badminton, Olympic gold medalist Viktor Axelsen is refining his coaching setup as Henrik ‘PK’ Rohde steps away from his daily training duties to return as head coach of Danish league club Skovshoved. Continue reading Peter Gade Becomes Viktor Axelsen’s New Coach Following Coaching Team Change
Viktor Axelsen Undergoes Successful Back Surgery, Begins Recovery Journey
Copenhagen – Danish badminton star and Olympic gold medalist Viktor Axelsen has confirmed he has successfully undergone a minimally invasive back surgery to address the long-standing spinal disc issue that has plagued him in recent months. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen Undergoes Successful Back Surgery, Begins Recovery Journey
Viktor Axelsen to Undergo Surgery, Announces Temporary Exit from Badminton Tour
Copenhagen: Former World No. 1 and two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen has officially announced that he will be stepping away from competition to undergo surgery for a recurring back injury. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen to Undergo Surgery, Announces Temporary Exit from Badminton Tour
Viktor Axelsen Suffers Shock All England Exit
Birmingham, England – Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen suffered an early exit at the 2025 All England Open, losing to Taiwan’s Lin Chun-Yi in three games in the first round. Following the loss, the world No. 4 revealed that he is considering taking a longer break from competition. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen Suffers Shock All England Exit