Axelsen drops bombshell by announcing separation from wife

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: Two-time badminton world champion and 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Viktor Axelsen has dropped a bombshell as he announced his separation from wife Natalia Koch Rohde.

The Danish star revealed the news on social media on Tuesday (Aug 19), saying the decision was mutual.