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Badminton legend Viktor Axelsen retires at 32
short by Anmol Sharma / on Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
Danish badminton legend Viktor Axelsen has announced his retirement at the age of 32. The two-time Olympic champion and two-time world champion Viktor Axelsen said that he is quitting the sport due to a persistent back injury. "To be honest it’s not me making the decision. It’s my body making the decision for me," he added.