Axelsen Dominates Men’s Singles Final
Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen retained his Olympic 2024 Match badminton title by defeating Thailand’s world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a dominant performance. Axelsen surged past his opponent 21-11, 21-11 in just 52 minutes at La Chapelle Arena in Paris. This victory makes him the first man to retain the Olympic men’s singles title since China’s Lin Dan, who won in 2008 and 2012.
A Historic Win for Axelsen
Backed by a crowd of Danish fans, the 30-year-old Axelsen showcased his exceptional skill and strategy throughout the match. After clinching the title, Axelsen celebrated by grabbing a Danish flag and running around the arena.
“To be honest I didn’t even know how I would like to celebrate when I won because I was so focused on winning,” Axelsen said. “I was so focused on being calm and playing the right shots.”
Kunlavut Vitidsarn’s Silver Achievement
Kunlavut Vitidsarn, who won silver, earned Thailand’s first-ever Olympic medal in badminton. The Thai player started strong, but Axelsen quickly found his rhythm and built a commanding lead in the first game. Axelsen closed the first game in 24 minutes, with a shot that hit the net tape and flopped over, raising his hand in apology.
Axelsen’s Unstoppable Second Game
In the second game, Axelsen continued his dominance, using his 6ft 4in frame to deliver powerful smashes. His relentless attacks left Kunlavut struggling to keep up, and Axelsen secured the second game 21-11, clinching his second Olympic gold.
Lee Zii Jia Wins Bronze
Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia won the bronze medal by defeating India’s Lakshya Sen in a thrilling three-game match. Lee came back from a first-game loss to win 13-21, 21-16, 21-11.
China Tops Badminton Medals Table
China once again topped the badminton medals table for the seventh straight Olympics. They secured golds in mixed doubles and women’s doubles. Taiwan won gold in men’s doubles, while South Korea’s An Se-young took gold in women’s singles.
Conclusion
Viktor Axelsen’s victory in Paris solidifies his status as one of the greatest badminton players of all time. His dominant performance and ability to retain the Olympic 2024 Match place him in the same league as legends like Lin Dan. With this win, Axelsen not only brings glory to Denmark but also sets a high bar for future Olympic badminton competitions. Stay updated with the latest Olympic 2024 Match from IPL365.
