Back Pain Ends Viktor Axelsen’s 2028 Olympic Dream as the Two-Time Champion Retires

Back pain ends Viktor Axelsen’s 2028 Olympic dream as the two-time champion retires

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Reigning two-time Olympic badminton champion Viktor Axelsen had designs on making it to the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Two-Time Olympic Champion Viktor Axelsen Announces Retirement from Badminton Due to Injury - Archysport

Viktor Axelsen Announces Retirement After Back-to-Back Olympic Golds Danish badminton superstar Viktor Axelsen, widely recognized by his Chinese name 安赛龙, announced his retirement from professional competition on April 15, 2026, citing persistent back injuries that have made it impossible to maintain elite-level performance. The 32-year-old two-time Olympic men’s singles champion shared the decision on his personal social media accounts, explain…