New Delhi, April 15 -- Viktor Axelsen has announced his retirement from badminton at the age of 32. Ongoing back problems have made it difficult for him to compete at the highest level. The Danish star, who recently underwent back surgery, has said his body no longer allows him to continue despite his efforts to recover.

Injuries started affecting him after his second Olympic gold. That forced him to take long breaks from the court.

Viktor Axelsen retires as one of the most successful badminton players in history. He won Olympic gold medals at the Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024 Games.

The legend from Denmark became one of the few players to achieve back-to-back Olympic titles. He also won two World Championships and secured a bronze medal a...