Source: REUTERS/HENRY ROMERO
[Saba Sports News] Lin Dan is the most successful badminton player in
terms of world championships, having secured 20 titles during his career. He
has been unbeatable in prestigious events such as the Thomas Cup, Sudirman Cup,
World Cup, World Championships, All England Championships, and Olympic Games.
Among the current players, Danish player Viktor Axelsen shows the most promise
in surpassing Lin Dan. Malaysia’s “China News” highlighted Axelsen’s
dominant position in the world of badminton, where he currently faces no
significant challengers. If Axelsen can clinch the men’s singles championship
at the upcoming Paris Olympics, he will surpass Lin Dan in terms of total weeks
ranked world No. 1 and head-to-head records. This could potentially dethrone
Lin Dan as the world’s top-ranked badminton player. From the editor’s
perspective, Axelsen possesses a towering stature, well-rounded skills, a
potent offensive game, and strong defensive abilities. It’s challenging for
opponents to find effective strategies against him, often resulting in
one-sided victories. Additionally, at 29 years old, Axelsen is currently in the
prime of his career. If he maintains his form and continues to win multiple
championships in a single season, he could surpass Lin Dan’s world championship
record before the end of next year.