Victor Axelsen

Viktor Axelsen comes to the Bremen Theater for an evening about the road to Olympic gold, the greatest experiences in the world's badminton arenas and tales from a wild career

Meet Viktor Axelsen as he, together with sports presenter Morten Ankerdal, takes stock of an extraordinary career. It's the story of the talent who transforms into world star, wins tournaments and gold medals on the streak and yet constantly keeps challenging himself.

Look forward to an evening where you get the stories behind the greatest victories, hear about Viktor's wildest experiences and get close to an exceptionally sympathetic and honest world star. A world star who earlier this year had to make one of the most difficult decisions of his life.

On this evening, you'll get the best anecdotes and quirky details from wild experiences in the world's badminton arenas. Hear Viktor tell about the difficult path to the Olympic gold in Paris, but not least the story of how Viktor from Odense became one of the world's best in a sport that is otherwise dominated by Asian players.
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In the evening, Viktor also talks openly about using unconventional methods, having distinctive attitudes and making startling and difficult choices both privately and professionally. Come into the dressing room for the tactics sessions and hear about the thoughts behind the intense and uncompromising preparations — but also about the difficult balance between family, the next match and the responsibilities that come with being a model for thousands of fans both at home and in Asia.

“(...) I don't think there has ever been or will be a sportsman in Denmark who is so serious, uncompromising and professional down to the smallest detail. It's almost every single day for 16 years that has been scheduled in minutes. It is dedication on an unprecedented level that we will probably never see again.” — Joachim Fischer, badminton expert, TV 2 Sport.

Viktor Axelsen is undoubtedly one of Denmark's most unique sportsmen. He is a two-time badminton world champion, two-time Olympic champion and has won several of the biggest tournaments in the world's second most played sport — including the prestigious All England title. The Chinese-speaking Viktor Axelsen is driven by a very special mentality and will. He constantly seeks both sporting and personal development and does away with everything called carer. Even now, when earlier this year due to a long-term back injury he reluctantly had to stop his badminton career.

Doors open: 18:00