Badminton is a popular sport played by millions of people around the world. It’s a great way to stay active, socialize, and have fun. As with any sport, some players are better than others and the best of the best make up the top-ranked players. So who is the current No. 1 ranking in badminton?
The World No. 1 Ranking
The World No. 1 ranking in badminton is currently held by the Danish badminton player, Viktor Axelsen. He has been the No. 1 ranked player since October of 2018 and continues to lead the rankings for both men and women.
Axelsen has been playing badminton since the age of six and has been successful since the beginning. He has won multiple international titles, including a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He has also won a silver medal at the 2017 World Championships, as well as two gold medals at the European Championships.
Axelsen’s Career Achievements
Axelsen has achieved a lot in his career so far. He has won a total of 14 Super Series titles, including the prestigious All England Open and the Japan Open. He has also won multiple medals at the World Championships, European Championships, and the Asian Games.
Axelsen’s success has also been recognized by the badminton world, with him being named Player of the Year in 2014, 2015, and 2016. He was also awarded the BWF Player of the Year award in 2017.
The Future of Badminton
Axelsen is currently the No. 1 ranking in badminton, but there are several other players who could challenge him for the top spot in the near future. Among them is the Japanese player Kento Momota, who is currently ranked No. 2 in the world. Momota is a very talented player and has already won several titles, including the Japan Open and the Yonex Open Japan.
Another player to watch is the Chinese player Chen Long, who is currently ranked No. 3 in the world. Chen Long is a very experienced player, having won multiple Super Series titles and medals at the World Championships and the Asian Games. He could potentially challenge Axelsen for the No. 1 ranking in the future.
Conclusion
The No. 1 ranking in badminton is currently held by the Danish player Viktor Axelsen. Axelsen has achieved a lot in his career so far, including multiple Super Series titles, medals at the Olympics and World Championships, and being named Player of the Year multiple times.
However, there are several other players who could potentially challenge Axelsen for the No. 1 spot, including the Japanese player Kento Momota and the Chinese player Chen Long. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top in the future.