GLASGOW: Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen (pic) fulfilled a childhood dream by beating the legendary Lin Dan in straight games to claim the men’s singles gold at the World Badminton Championships.
At 33, Lin Dan was going for a record sixth title, but he had to settle for second-best after a 20-22, 16-21 defeat.
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