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Viktor Axelsen retires from badminton after record Olympic career

Denmark's Viktor Axelsen plays a shot against Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the men's singles badminton final match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Porte de la Chapelle Arena in Paris on August 5
Denmark's Viktor Axelsen plays a shot against Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the men's singles badminton final match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Porte de la Chapelle Arena in Paris on August 5

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Viktor Axelsen is retiring from badminton rather than pursuing an unprecedented third Olympic singles title.

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