The most dominant men's singles player of the 2020s — two-time Olympic gold medallist at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, World Champion and the tallest elite singles player in the sport's history at 194cm. Moved to Dubai to train independently and rebuilt his game into the most complete in modern badminton.
Viktor Axelsen is Denmark's dominant men's singles badminton player and arguably the finest in the sport's history, a towering all-around performer whose exceptional power, exceptional defensive speed, and remarkable consistency have produced back-to-back Olympic gold medals, multiple World Championships, and an unprecedented run of tournament victories that has set him apart from all competitors.
Olympic gold medalist and world champion in men's singles badminton
How They Played
Aggressive attacking style with powerful smashes and excellent court coverage
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest European badminton players, breaking Asian dominance in men's singles