Dane Axelsen aims to be Victor-ious at Olympics next


Viktor Axelsen of Denmark celebrates his victory over Tommy Sugiarto of Indonesia in their men's singles final group match at the Thomas Cup badminton tournament in Kunshan, in eastern China's Jiangsu Province on May 22, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / JOHANNES EISELE

KUNSHAN (China): Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen believes he will go far at the Rio Olympics and is confident his fellow countrymen will also prove themselves after their historic Thomas Cup victory.

The Danes have momentum on their side following their maiden title at the world team championships, where Olympic giants China crashed out in the quarter-finals.

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