South Korean star An Se Young made history at the VICTOR Denmark Open 2026 in Odense by securing the women’s singles title, establishing herself as the most prolific singles champion in the sport’s history at just 24 years old. Across six days of competition at the SJF Bank Arena, five new champions were crowned in front of packed crowds, concluding a tournament that showcased the world’s elite players.
Championship Sunday Decides Five Titles in Odense
The final day of the 2026 tournament featured five distinct matches, delivering intense duels across mixed doubles, women’s doubles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, and men’s singles. Fans packed the stands in Odense from the opening service of the week through the final winning shot on Sunday afternoon.
In the men’s singles final, Denmark’s Anders Antonsen was defeated by France’s Alex Lanier. Despite missing out on the home title, the Danish contingent put on a strong display throughout the week, competing side by side with the world’s top-ranked players with backing from local supporters.
Champions Crowned at the SJF Bank Arena
Official tournament results confirmed five pairs and singles players hoisting trophies after the Sunday sessions:
- Mixed Doubles: Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin (China)
- Women’s Doubles: Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan (Malaysia)
- Women’s Singles: An Se Young (South Korea)
- Men’s Doubles: Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri (Indonesia)
- Men’s Singles: Alex Lanier (France)
Atmosphere and Organization Define the 2026 Edition
Organizers highlighted the contributions of volunteers, commercial partners, and local staff who made the six-day event possible in Odense. The combination of international star power and vocal spectator support maintained the tournament’s status as a highlight of the global badminton calendar.
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