Imperious Axelsen wins second badminton world title

Viktor Axelsen of Denmark celebrates his victory over Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand to win the men's singles final at the World Badminton Championships in Tokyo on Sunday (Aug 28). - AFP

TOKYO, Aug 28, 2022 (AFP): Denmark's Viktor Axelsen won his second badminton world title on Sunday, beating Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn 21-5, 21-16 in the final in Tokyo.

World number one Axelsen has lost only one singles match this season and was too much for 21-year-old rising star Vitidsarn, who was blown away in the first game.