Viktor Axelsen: The rebel who was also a winner; a stomping attacker on court who surprised unsuspecting Chinese by speaking to them in their tongue

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Viktor Axelsen, twice Olympic badminton champion from Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024, announced retirement following persistent ankle and back injuries. The Danish player, known for learning Mandarin and defeating Chinese opponents, won World titles in 2017 and 2022. His career included Olympic bronze at Rio. Axelsen also advocated for players' rights and improved tournament scheduling throughout his professional career.

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