Axelsen opts for surgery, joining Zii Jia and Ginting on crock list

Viktor Axelsen to undergo surgery for back injuries

PETALING JAYA: Denmark's men's singles badminton player Viktor Axelsen has decided to undergo surgery next week to treat his back injuries. Read full story

Axelsen opts for surgery, joining Zii Jia and Ginting on crock list

KUALA LUMPUR: Two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen has opted for surgery to fix his ongoing back injury, further depleting the star power on the Badminton World Tour following the prolonged absences of Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia and Indonesia’s Anthony Ginting. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

After a long period of pain in his back, among other things, Viktor Axelsen is going under the knife.

Badminton star Viktor Axelsen is missing two major tournaments because he needs surgery. This is reported by TV 2. Back problems are sending Axelsen to the operating table. The news comes after the badminton player announced a longer break after his early All England exit. - After consulting with my medical staff, I have decided to undergo endoscopic treatment for my back problems, Viktor Axelsen said in a statement. Axelsen confirmed to TV 2 Sp…