Viktor Axelsen, the most decorated Olympic singles badminton player with two golds and one bronze, is retiring at age 32 due to back pain that kept him from pursuing an unprecedented third consecutive ...

Badminton legend Viktor Axelsen's retirement due to persistent back issues has prompted heartfelt tributes from fellow players like Lakshya Sen and coaches, marking the end of an era for the sport.

PETALING JAYA: Denmark’s men’s singles star Viktor Axelsen can step away from the sport with pride after achieving almost everything badminton has to offer. The 32-year-old has been forced to call ...

Lakshya Sen lost to reigning Olympic champion Victor Axelsen in the semifinals, but will have the chance to win the bronze medal on Monday. Lakshya Sen's proposal to train with World No. 1 Victor ...

Badminton superstar Viktor Axelsen announces his retirement from professional badminton due to a persistent back injury, ending a stellar career that included Olympic and World Championship titles.

The 2016 Rio Games witnessed a hegemonic shift in men’s badminton. The Riocentro was packed, ready to witness the legendary Lin Dan, arguably the greatest ever shuttler, claim a third successive ...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Viktor Axelsen, the reigning two-time Olympic badminton champion, has announced his retirement from the sport, effectively ending his hopes of competing in the 2028 Los ...

PETALING JAYA: Danish great Viktor Axelsen stunned the badminton world by announcing his retirement on Wednesday (April 15). The two-time world champion said the decision was not an easy one, but ...

New Delhi, Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen penned an emotional tribute to two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen following his retirement announcement, saying badminton will remember him as "one of the ...