Axelsen vows ‘pain free’ badminton career, set for back surgery
Viktor Axelsen vows a “pain-free” career, as he is set to undergo back surgery that would force him to miss the 2025 European Championships.
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AXELSEN VOWS ‘PAIN FREE’ BADMINTON CAREER AFTER COMPLETING BACK SURGERY
Axelsen vows a “pain free” badminton career after he completes back surgery this year.
Furthermore, the 31-year-old Danish world No.3 had a promising start after he won World Tour events in India and Germany.
Moreover, Axelsen lost an opening round match at the Yonex All England Open.
“After consulting my medical team, I have decided to undergo endoscopic treatment for my back issue next week,” the Dane wrote on X as reported by Olympics.com.
“While this means I will need some weeks of rehab post-surgery, I am confident I will come back stronger,” he added.
DANE TO MISS 2025 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS BEFORE FANS IN HOME SOIL
The Dane is expected to miss the upcoming 2025 European Championships before his home fans.
Moreover, Axelsen has won 2017 Glasgow and 2022 Tokyo world championships in the past.
Furthermore, he made the hard decision in consultation with his medical team.
“I’m surrounded by extremely competent people, and I’m looking forward to hopefully training and competing pain-free again,” Axelsen said.
“Thank you for all your support – it truly means a lot to me,” he added.
VIKTOR STILL HAS ‘A LOT OF BADMINTON IN ME’
Axelsen remains confident that he still has “a lot of badminton in me” despite his assortment of nagging back issues.
Furthermore, the former world No.1 continues to play at an elite level despite relinquishing his No.1 ranking to China’s Shi Yu Qi.
Moreover, his position as Denmark’s top shuttler is also in peril due to the rise of compatriot Anders Antonsen.
“I still feel like I have a lot of badminton left in me,” Axelsen said.
“I’m fully committed to doing everything necessary to return to the court at my best,” he added.
