Viktor Axelsen to undergo surgery for back injuries


Viktor Axelsen of Denmark celebrates after defeating Jonatan Christie of Indonesia (not pictured) during their men’s singles final match on the sixth day of the Japan Open Badminton tournament in Tokyo on July 30, 2023. (Photo by Toshifumi KITAMURA / AFP)

PETALING JAYA: Denmark’s men’s singles badminton player Viktor Axelsen has decided to undergo surgery next week to treat his back injuries.

The two-time Olympic champion has been struggling with injuries over the past year and announced via social media that he will have endoscopic treatment.

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