A concern for the title holder. Reigning Olympic badminton champion, Dane Viktor Axelsen, withdrew from this week’s Indonesia Open due to an ankle injury, less than two months before Olympic Games from Paris.
“I did everything I could”
The Dane, a two-time world champion, sprained his right ankle during the Singapore Open last week, forcing him to withdraw from his semi-final. “I have done everything I can to prepare for the Indonesia Open, but unfortunately I am not fit to play”he posted Tuesday on his X account, adding that he promised “to come back soon. »
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Hi guys. I’ve been trying all I can to get ready for Indonesia Open, but unfortunately I’m not fit to play. Will miss playing here in Jakarta ?? I promise to be back soon again. ??????
— Viktor Axelsen (@ViktorAxelsen) June 3, 2024
The world number 1, aged 30, Olympic singles champion in Tokyo in 2021 and bronze medalist in 2016 at the Rio Olympics will not experience the expected preparation before the biggest event of the year: the Olympic Games.
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Concern remains about the Dane’s ability to be 100% by the end of July. The Olympic badminton tournament at the Paris Olympics will begin on July 27, in just under two months.
2024-06-04 05:33:00
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