In this episode of The Average Not Average Podcast, CK Yew and Viktor Axelsen talk about Viktor’s current back injury and the difficulties he’s facing as he works through recovery. Viktor shares his thoughts on the rest of his year, and they reflect on the originally scheduled guest, Kestutis Navickas. They also chat about the growth of pickleball and padel, Viktor crossing paths with Stephen Curry while training, and the ongoing issue of poor court quality at some major tournaments.

*This episode was originally scheduled with Kestutis Navickas as a guest, however technical issues cut the conversation short. The episode with Kestutis was rescheduled, and you can watch his full episode here: https://youtu.be/RqvIO4qORY0?si=uqnKymOUJ8jUuY2i

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:53 Viktor's Health and Tournament Plans

08:06 Discussing Kestutis Navickas

16:37 Challenges with New Courts

19:28 Rise of Young Talents

28:26 Staying Positive and Motivated

32:55 Basketball Players

39:48 Pickleball and Padel Sports

45:10 Future of Badminton and Synthetic Shuttles

52:13 Personal Insights and Future Plans

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