Viktor Akselsen crying after winning gold in badminton at Tokyo Olympics
The Olympic Games in Tokyo with a sharp eye on winning a gold medal. The 2017 world champion met with the reigning Olympic champion Chen Long and the one who defeated him in the semifinal game in Rio, because of which he had to settle for bronze.
The current World No. 2 became emotional as he thrashed Chen Long in the gold medal game by 21-15, 21-12 and claimed his first-ever Olympics gold medal (second in total). Moreover, Viktor Axelsen became the second European player to win the top honours at the Olympics after a span of 25 years.
His tears speak the story of a champion who so desperately wanted to win the game. The cheers, shouts, craziness, and his strong will were on display as he won the coveted Olympics glory.
His display of emotions on the court after the win will make you cry. Well, he not only won the final match but dominated the entire tournament of Olympics men’s singles in badminton as he didn’t lose a single game throughout.
The 4th seed in the game topped the group before defeating Wang Tzu-wei (TPE), Shi Yuqi (CHN), Kevin Cordon (GUA) and finally the World No. 6 Chen Long who by the way, defeated the GOAT Lee Chong Wei at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
He also became the first player in 25 years from Europe to achieve the title of a gold medallist at the Olympics.
The last time, a European won the glory was in Atlanta in 1996 when the current BWF President, Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen of Denmark won the gold.
We are not crying, you are!
Just look at his emotions!
The Eternal Hero of the country
His victory will go a long way in the history of Denmark and Europe’s badminton as the Olympic champion celebrates his gold medal.
