Axelsen retains badminton title

Viktor Axelsen. Pic/AFP

Denmark's Viktor Axelsen retained his Olympic badminton title on Monday by demolishing Thailand's world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn. Axelsen surged past his eighth-seeded opponent 21-11, 21-11 in 52 minutes.

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