Denmark's Viktor Axelsen wins badminton men's singles gold, defending his Olympic title

PARIS (AP) — Viktor Axelsen is once again Olympic badminton champion.

The 30-year-old from Denmark defended his men’s singles title Monday by beating Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand for the gold medal. Axelsen defeated Vitidsarn 21-11, 21-11 in the final in just 52 minutes.

Axelsen celebrated by running around the court and waving the red-and-white Danish flag over his head. Fans in the stands chanted, “Viktor! Viktor!”

Axelsen went over to a young fan and handed over his racket while receiving a constant standing ovation from the crowd.

“This is an amazing achievement for him, the second time in a row as Olympic champion,” said Denmark King Frederik X. "It’s unbelievable. The way he mastered the match, this is something that makes us proud in Denmark, on behalf of badminton in Denmark — but also the entire country.”

Axelsen became the first European to win back-to-back badminton singles gold at the Olympics. Like in Tokyo three years ago, his medal in Paris is the only one earned by a European in the sport.

China won five badminton medals; two silvers and three bronze. South Korea, Japan and Malaysia had two apiece.

Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia beat Lakshya Sen of India for bronze in the men's competition. An Se-young of South Korea had a 21-13, 21-16 win over He Bingjiao of China for the women's singles title.

This story has been corrected from a previous version that had An Se-young beating He Bing Jiao for bronze. An Se-young defeated He Bingjiao for the women's singles gold medal.

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Denmark's Viktor Axelsen plays against Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn during their men's singles badminton gold medal match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Denmark's Viktor Axelsen plays against Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn during their men's singles badminton gold medal match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (Hamad I Mohammed/Pool Photo via AP)

Denmark's Viktor Axelsen plays against Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn during their men's singles badminton gold medal match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Denmark's Viktor Axelsen plays against Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn during their men's singles badminton gold medal match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Denmark's Viktor Axelsen plays against Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn during their men's singles badminton gold medal match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Denmark's Viktor Axelsen celebrates after defeating Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn during their men's singles badminton gold medal match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 7, 2025--

Tineco, a leader in smart floor care solutions, is attending CES for the fourth consecutive year, showcasing innovations that redefine the boundaries of smart cleaning technologies. After introducing the first smart vacuum cleaner in 2018, followed by the first smart floor washer in 2019 and the first carpet cleaner in 2022, Tineco's presence at the show confirms its commitment to revolutionizing the cleaning experience through cutting-edge design and advanced features.

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The main novelty presented at CES is the FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Steam, which comes after the company was recognized as a global leader in the floor mop segment*. This new flagship represents Tineco’s most advanced device yet, combining intelligent capabilities, intuitive design, and powerful steam cleaning to modernize convenience and efficiency in floor care. Key features include:

“At Tineco, our passion for innovation inspires us to develop home cleaning solutions that exceed expectations and meet the evolving needs of modern families,” said Mr. Leng, CEO of Tineco. “We are deeply committed to understanding consumer needs and providing solutions that address real-world challenges, and the FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Steam is a perfect example of this dedication, providing a deep clean and taking traditional home cleaning to the next level. We are excited to introduce this new device at CES and invite attendees to visit our booth to try it for themselves and learn about our additional floor care solutions.”

Tineco’s 2024 flagship models will also be on display at CES 2025, featuring groundbreaking innovations designed to redefine home cleaning. These include:

Tineco can be found at Booth No. 51239 in the Smart Home section of the Venetian Expo for live demonstrations of Tineco’s floor care and kitchen solutions. For more information on Tineco, please visit it.tineco.com.

*Source: Euromonitor International (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.; measured in terms of 2023 H2 and 2024 H1 retail sales volume in the world; household wet & dry vacuum cleaners are defined as household cleaners that dispense clean water (or cleaning solution) to wash hard floors and vacuum the dirty water and garbage thereafter; research completed in Nov. 2024.

About Tineco

Tineco was founded in 1998 with its first SKU as a vacuum cleaner and, in 2019, pioneered the first-ever smart vacuum. Today, the brand has innovated into a global leader offering intelligent appliances across home categories, including floor care, kitchen, and personal care. Tineco is dedicated to its brand vision of making life easier through smart technologies and consistently innovating new devices.

Tineco Set to Revolutionize Home Cleaning with New Innovation at CES 2025 (Photo: Business Wire)