Source: REUTERS/Ann Wang
[Saba Sports News] The 2024 Paris Olympics finally commenced. In the badminton event, Danish badminton player Viktor Axelsen expressed confidence during a media interview that he will strive for the gold medal and become the second male singles player to defend the gold medal, following the footsteps of Lin Dan. However, his biggest challenge at the moment is likely to be China’s badminton player Shi Yuqi, who surpassed Axelsen to become the world’s number one ranked player. Axelsen’s path to defending his title is undoubtedly full of challenges. Additionally, the high expectations from the public have brought immense psychological pressure. As a top contender, he needs to handle the attention and expectations from various parties, which might affect his performance during the matches. Furthermore, the continuous progress and emergence of his competitors pose a threat. Nevertheless, Axelsen’s past championship experiences in various tournaments will significantly help him in defending the Olympic gold medal. Therefore, the editor believe that Axelsen has the potential to become the second male singles player to defend the Olympic gold medal after Lin Dan.