Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Dane Axelsen becomes badminton world No. 1 after Momota’s withdrawal

Viktor Axelsen

Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen powered into the world number one spot on Wednesday after a walkover victory over fellow Dane Rasmus Gemke in the group stage of the World Tour Finals in Indonesia. Axelsen, 27, took men’s singles gold at this year’s Tokyo Games and moves above Japan’s Kento Momota as Gemke withdrew from their … Read more