Viktor's joy short-lived in European meet after tested Covid-19 positive

By RAJES PAUL

Viktor Axelsen of Denmark competes against Kale Koljonen of Finland during the men's singles semi-final match at the European Badminton Championships in Kyiv, Ukraine on Saturday (May 1). - AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky

PETALING JAYA: Defending champion Viktor Axelsen's joy was short-lived after checking into the men's singles final at the European Championships in Kyiv in Ukraine yesterday.

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