The Danish player won the gold medal in the Olympic individual badminton tournament, after beating the Chinese Chen Long, defending the title in Rio 2016, 21-12 and 21-15. The bronze went to the Indonesian Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, who defeated 21-11 and 21-13 to the surprising Guatemalan Kevin Cordón.
2 August – #Badminton – Men’s Singles
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Anthony Sinisuka Ginting????????#UnitedByEmotion | #StrongerTogether | #Olympics | #Tokyo2020— #Tokyo2020 (@Tokyo2020) August 2, 2021
Kevin Cordón is the fourth best in the world! ????????????
???? The Guatemalan fought like a warrior in the match for the bronze medal, against Anthony Ginting. The Indonesian was left with the victory with partials of 21-11 and 21-13.
We are proud of you, Kevin! ???????????? pic.twitter.com/TpGbmB5a2I
— C O G (@COGuatemalteco) August 2, 2021
Tags: Badminton, Sports, Olympic Games, Tokyo 2020, Viktor Axelsen
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