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Kim Astrup Sørensen (born 6 March 1992) is a Danish badminton player.[3] He was the men's doubles gold medalists at the 2018 European Championships and the 2023 European Games with his partner Anders Skaarup Rasmussen.[4][5] He also won the bronze medal at the World Championships in 2021 and later a silver medal in 2023. Astrup joined the Denmark winning team at the 2016 Thomas Cup in Kunshan, China, where he and his teammates beating Indonesia 3–2 in the final.[6] Together with Rasmussen, he reached a career high of World number 1 in December 2024.[7][8]
Key Information
As junior player, Astrup won the bronze medal at the 2010 World Junior Championships in the boys' doubles. He later won a gold in the mixed doubles and bronze medals in the boys' doubles and team events at the 2011 European Junior Championships.[9]
Career
[edit]Astrup picked up a badminton racquet when he was 8 years old in Videbæk, Denmark. He enjoys the sport and continues to train intensely every day. He realized he had talent and pursued that dream through badminton.[10] At the age of 18, he was entrusted to be part of the Danish junior team to compete at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico. Partnered with Rasmus Fladberg, he won the boys' doubles bronze medal.[11][12] At the 2011 European Junior Championships in Vantaa, Finland, he won three medals. He managed to win the mixed doubles gold with Line Kjærsfeldt,[13] and also bronze medals in the mixed doubles and team events.[14] Despite his young age, Astrup has also made his mark in the senior level. In 2011, he won two men's doubles titles at the Swedish Masters and Croatian International,[15] as well as a mixed doubles title at the Scottish International.[16]
Unfortunately in 2012, Astrup was unable to win a single title. He was only being able to reach the mixed doubles final at the Denmark International tournament with Kjærsfeldt. At last, the Astrup Fladberg and Astrup Kjærsfeldt partnerships came to an end, since his partners will focused on single event. He made a new partnership with Anders Skaarup Rasmussen in the men's doubles and with Maria Helsbøl in the mixed doubles.[12] Astrup and Rasmussen made it to 6 finals including two Grand Prix in the Bitburger Open in Germany and Scottish Open tournaments, and also won 2 Continental circuits in the Portugal and Belgian International. Meanwhile, Astrup and Helsbøl were finalists in 2 tournaments, Denmark and Kharkiv International.
In 2016, Astrup joined the Denmark winning team at the 2016 Thomas Cup in Kunshan, China, where he and his teammates beating Indonesia 3–2 in the final.[6]
In 2018, Astrup emerge victorious in the men's doubles at the European Championships. In the final, Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen received an easy win to their compatriot Mads Conrad-Petersen and Mads Pieler Kolding, after Kolding had to withdraw due to abdominal injury before going into the second game.[4] In September, Astrup and Rasmussen claimed their first ever BWF World Tour Super 1000 title in the China Open after beating host pair Han Chengkai and Zhou Haodong in the final. Their victory at that tournament, led them up to 5th place in the BWF ranking.[8]
Astrup competed at the 2019 European Games, and won the silver medal in the men's doubles with Anders Skaarup Rasmussen.[17]
Astrup competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the men's doubles partnering Anders Skaarup Rasmussen.[10] The duo were eliminated in the quarter-finals to Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen.[18]
At the 2021 World Championships, Astrup and Rasmussen won the bronze medal.[19] The duo were defeated in the semi-finals by the Chinese pair He Jiting and Tan Qiang,[20]
In 2023, Astrup managed to win the gold medal at the European Games with his partner Rasmussen. As the first seed, they beat the second seeded pair from Great Britain Ben Lane and Sean Vendy in a tight match.[5] At the BWF World Championships, he and his partner then upgraded the bronze to silver that they won in 2021, after battling the final match in Royal Arena against the rising Korean pair Kang Min-hyuk and Seo Seung-jae which ended in defeat in a close rubber game.[21]
Achievements
[edit]World Championships
[edit]Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Palacio de los Deportes Carolina Marín, Huelva, Spain |
 Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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 He Jiting Tan Qiang
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16–21, 21–13, 15–21 |  Bronze
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| 2023 | Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark |
Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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 Kang Min-hyuk Seo Seung-jae
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21–14, 15–21, 17–21 |  Silver
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| 2025 | Adidas Arena, Paris, France |
Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Kim Won-ho Seo Seung-jae
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12–21, 3–21 | Bronze
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European Games
[edit]Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Falcon Club, Minsk, Belarus |
Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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 Marcus Ellis Chris Langridge
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17–21, 10–21 | Silver
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| 2023 | Arena Jaskółka, Tarnów, Poland |
Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Ben Lane Sean Vendy
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21–15, 19–21, 21–19 |  Gold
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European Championships
[edit]Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Vendéspace, La Roche-sur-Yon, France |
Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Mads Conrad-Petersen Mads Pieler Kolding
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21–14, 18–21, 13–21 | Silver
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| 2017 | Sydbank Arena, Kolding, Denmark |
Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Mads Conrad-Petersen Mads Pieler Kolding
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17–21, 22–24 | Bronze
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| 2018 | Palacio de los Deportes Carolina Marín, Huelva, Spain |
Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Mads Conrad-Petersen Mads Pieler Kolding
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21–15, retired | Gold
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| 2021 | Palace of Sports, Kyiv, Ukraine |
Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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 Mark Lamsfuß Marvin Seidel
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21–23, 17–21 | Bronze
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| 2024 | Saarlandhalle, Saarbrücken, Germany |
Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Andreas Søndergaard Jesper Toft
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21–16, 21–15 | Gold
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BWF World Junior Championships
[edit]Boys' doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Domo del Code Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico |
Rasmus Fladberg
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 Ow Yao Han Yew Hong Kheng
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16–21, 25–27 | Bronze
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European Junior Championships
[edit]Boys' doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Energia Areena, Vantaa, Finland |
Rasmus Fladberg
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 Chris Coles Matthew Nottingham
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17–21, 17–21 | Bronze
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Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Energia Areena, Vantaa, Finland |
Line Kjærsfeldt
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Matthew Nottingham Helena Lewczynska
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19–21, 21–14, 21–16 | Gold
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BWF World Tour (10 titles, 6 runners-up)
[edit]The BWF World Tour, which was announced on 19 March 2017 and implemented in 2018,[22] is a series of elite badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The BWF World Tour is divided into levels of World Tour Finals, Super 1000, Super 750, Super 500, Super 300, and the BWF Tour Super 100.[23]
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Level | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | India Open | Super 500 | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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 Marcus Fernaldi Gideon Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo
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14–21, 16–21 |  Runner-up
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| 2018 | China Open | Super 1000 | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Han Chengkai Zhou Haodong
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21–13, 17–21, 21–14 |  Winner
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| 2020 | Spain Masters | Super 300 | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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 Lee Yang Wang Chi-lin
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21–17, 21–19 | Winner
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| 2021 | Swiss Open | Super 300 | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Mark Lamsfuß Marvin Seidel
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21–16, 21–11 | Winner
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| 2021 | Denmark Open | Super 1000 | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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 Takuro Hoki Yugo Kobayashi
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18–21, 12–21 | Runner-up
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| 2022 | Japan Open | Super 750 | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Liang Weikeng Wang Chang
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18–21, 21–13, 17–21 | Runner-up
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| 2023 | Canada Open | Super 500 | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Rasmus Kjær Frederik Søgaard
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23–25, 21–16, 21–12 | Winner
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| 2023 | Hong Kong Open | Super 500 | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Leo Rolly Carnando Daniel Marthin
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21–10, 22–24, 21–19 | Winner
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| 2023 | Arctic Open | Super 500 | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Man Wei Chong Tee Kai Wun
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21–18, 21–17 | Winner
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| 2023 | French Open | Super 750 | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Muhammad Shohibul Fikri Bagas Maulana
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21–14, 10–21, 21–18 | Winner
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| 2024 | Indonesia Masters | Super 500 | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Leo Rolly Carnando Daniel Marthin
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12–21, 22–20, 11–21 | Runner-up
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| 2024 | Malaysia Masters | Super 500 | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Jin Yong Na Sung-seung
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21–18, 21–14 | Winner
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| 2024 | Canada Open | Super 500 | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Ben Lane Sean Vendy
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18–21, 21–14, 21–11 | Winner
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| 2024 | Arctic Open | Super 500 | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Goh Sze Fei Nur Izzuddin
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21–15, 15–21, 19–21 | Runner-up
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| 2024 | Denmark Open | Super 750 | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Liang Weikeng Wang Chang
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18–21, 17–21 | Runner-up
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| 2024 | BWF World Tour Finals | World Tour Finals | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Goh Sze Fei Nur Izzuddin
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21–17, 17–21, 21–11 | Winner
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BWF Grand Prix (3 titles, 3 runners-up)
[edit]The BWF Grand Prix had two levels, the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Gold. It was a series of badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and played between 2007 and 2017.
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2013 | Bitburger Open | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Mads Conrad-Petersen Mads Pieler Kolding
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11–21, 16–21 | Runner-up
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| 2013 | Scottish Open | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Mads Conrad-Petersen Mads Pieler Kolding
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Walkover | Runner-up
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| 2014 | Bitburger Open | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Wang Yilyu Zhang Wen
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14–21, 10–21 | Runner-up
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| 2016 | Swiss Open | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Lee Sheng-mu Tsai Chia-hsin
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21–8, 21–15 | Winner
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| 2017 | German Open | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Mads Conrad-Petersen Mads Pieler Kolding
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21–17, 21–13 | Winner
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| 2017 | Bitburger Open | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Fajar Alfian Muhammad Rian Ardianto
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21–19, 19–21, 21–18 | Winner
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- BWF Grand Prix Gold tournament
- BWF Grand Prix tournament
BWF International Challenge/Series (7 titles, 7 runners-up)
[edit]Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Swedish Masters | Rasmus Fladberg
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 Łukasz Moreń Wojciech Szkudlarczyk
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14–21, 25–23, 21–16 | Winner
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| 2011 | Croatian International | Rasmus Fladberg
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Niclas Nøhr Mads Pedersen
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18–21, 21–19, 21–16 | Winner
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| 2013 | Portugal International | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Peter Briggs Harley Towler
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21–18, 21–14 | Winner
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| 2013 | Denmark International | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Marcus Ellis Paul van Rietvelde
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23–25, 21–16, 19–21 | Runner-up
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| 2013 | Kharkiv International | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Adam Cwalina Przemysław Wacha
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20–22, 21–15, 12–21 | Runner-up
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| 2013 | Belgian International | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Chris Langridge Peter Mills
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28–26, 21–18 | Winner
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| 2014 | Finnish Open | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Huang Po-jui Lu Ching-yao
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21–18, 21–17 | Winner
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| 2015 | Swedish Masters | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Adam Cwalina Przemysław Wacha
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21–15, 21–11 | Winner
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| 2016 | Swedish Masters | Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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Mathias Christiansen David Daugaard
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19–21, 23–21, 19–21 | Runner-up
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Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Croatian International | Line Kjærsfeldt
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 Zvonimir Đurkinjak Staša Poznanović
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13–21, 13–21 | Runner-up
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| 2011 | Scottish International | Line Kjærsfeldt
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Wojciech Szkudlarczyk Agnieszka Wojtkowska
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15–21, 21–15, 21–13 | Winner
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| 2012 | Denmark International | Line Kjærsfeldt
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Mads Pieler Kolding Julie Houmann
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19–21, 9–21 | Runner-up
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| 2013 | Denmark International | Maria Helsbøl
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Anders Skaarup Rasmussen Lena Grebak
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16–21, 8–21 | Runner-up
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| 2013 | Kharkiv International | Maria Helsbøl
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Robert Blair Imogen Bankier
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22–20, 9–21, 18–21 | Runner-up
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- BWF International Challenge tournament
- BWF International Series tournament
Record against selected opponents
[edit]Men's doubles results with Anders Skaarup Rasmussen against Year-end Finals finalists, World Championships semi-finalists, and Olympic quarter-finalists. Accurate as of 13 August 2024.[24]
References
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- ^ a b "Dansk herredouble henter guld ved European Games". Herning Folkeblad (in Danish). 1 July 2023. Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Denmark wins world badminton team title". The Local. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
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External links
[edit]- Kim Astrup at BWFBadminton.com
- Kim Astrup at BWF.TournamentSoftware.com (archived, alternate link)
- Kim Astrup at Olympics.com
- Kim Astrup at Olympedia
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Kim Astrup
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Early life
Childhood in Denmark
Kim Astrup Sørensen was born on 6 March 1992 in Herning, Denmark.[1] He spent his early years in the nearby town of Videbæk, a small community in the Midtjylland region known for its rural setting and strong local ties.[8][9] Astrup grew up in a family where his older brother introduced him to badminton.[1]Introduction to badminton
Kim Astrup Sørensen, born in Herning, Denmark, first encountered badminton at the age of eight while growing up in the nearby town of Videbæk, where he followed his older brother to practice sessions and quickly developed a passion for the sport.[1][10] His initial involvement came through local club play in the Videbæk area, where he honed fundamental skills such as footwork, strokes, and court awareness under basic coaching structures typical of Danish community badminton programs. By age 16, Astrup joined Ikast Badminton Club to further his development, focusing on consistent training and introductory competitive matches that built his technical foundation and physical conditioning.[1] Seeking more advanced opportunities, Astrup relocated to Herning Badminton Club to pursue professional-level competition, marking his transition from recreational to structured athletic training. At 19, he joined the Danish national team, prompting a move to Copenhagen for elite coaching and facilities at the national training center, which accelerated his preparation for international events.[1][11] During this formative period, Astrup gained early competitive experience in mixed doubles partnering with Line Kjærsfeldt, culminating in a gold medal win at the 2011 European Junior Championships in Vantaa, Finland, which highlighted his emerging tactical acumen in doubles play.[12]Career
Junior career
Kim Astrup's junior career gained prominence through key international achievements in doubles events. In 2010, partnering with Rasmus Fladberg, he earned a bronze medal in boys' doubles at the BWF World Junior Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico, defeating opponents in earlier rounds before securing third place.[13] Building on this success, Astrup demonstrated further growth in 2011 at the European Junior Championships in Vantaa, Finland, where he won gold in mixed doubles alongside Line Kjærsfeldt and another bronze in boys' doubles with Fladberg.[14] These results reflected Astrup's overall progression in the junior ranks, with consistent performances elevating his standing among European and global peers and showcasing his developing skills in doubles play. Following these milestones, Astrup transitioned to the senior level around 2012, marking the end of his junior competitive phase.[15]Senior career and partnerships
Astrup began his senior career specializing in men's doubles, with occasional participation in mixed doubles events. His physical attributes, including a height of 185 cm and left-handed playing style, have been key to his effectiveness in the discipline, allowing for powerful smashes and strategic net play.[2] A cornerstone of his professional trajectory has been his long-term partnership with fellow Dane Anders Skaarup Rasmussen in men's doubles, which has elevated both players to the upper echelons of the world rankings. This collaboration has been instrumental in Denmark's team successes, including Astrup's contribution to the national team's victory at the 2016 Thomas Cup, where he and Rasmussen secured a crucial win in the final against Indonesia.[2][16] Throughout his senior career, Astrup has competed extensively on the BWF World Tour, amassing over 400 wins in doubles matches and earning substantial prize money, reflecting steady progression from regional to international prominence. His occasional mixed doubles outings, often with Danish partners, have complemented his primary focus, providing versatility in team events.[2]Olympic participation
Kim Astrup, partnering with Anders Skaarup Rasmussen, qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics through the European continental quota as one of the top-ranked pairs from the continent. Representing Denmark in men's doubles, they entered the tournament seeded based on their world ranking performance leading up to the event. Their preparation involved intensive training focused on enhancing their aggressive playing style and endurance, drawing from prior successes in European competitions to build confidence for the global stage.[1] In the group stage (Group B), Astrup and Rasmussen secured advancement by finishing second, defeating Nigeria's Godwin Olofua and Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori 21–7, 21–10, and Russia's Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov 21–13, 21–18, while losing to Japan's Hiroyuki Endo and Yuta Watanabe 14–21, 12–21. They advanced directly to the quarterfinals, where they suffered a 12–21, 21–14, 21–19 defeat to China's Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen, earning a shared fifth-place finish.[17] This result marked Denmark's strongest men's doubles performance at the Tokyo Games and provided valuable experience in high-pressure matches against top Asian pairs. Building on their Tokyo outing, which highlighted areas for tactical refinement such as net play and third-game resilience, Astrup and Rasmussen qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics via the European continental quota, entering as the fifth-seeded pair globally. Their preparation emphasized mental conditioning and physical conditioning to sustain performance over multiple matches, informed by the quarterfinal exit three years prior. Placed in the challenging Group D—dubbed the "Group of Death" due to featuring world champions from Indonesia and Malaysia—they advanced as runners-up by defeating Germany's Mark Lamsfuß and Marvin Seidel 21–15, 21–19, and Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik 22–20, 21–14, despite a 17–21, 18–21 loss to Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto.[18] In Paris, Astrup and Rasmussen reached the quarterfinals, defeating South Korea's Kang Min-hyuk and Seo Seung-jae 21–19, 22–20.[19] They advanced to the semifinals for the first time in their Olympic careers but fell to Chinese Taipei's Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin 21–18, 17–21, 10–21.[20] Competing for bronze, they led early against Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik but ultimately lost 21–16, 20–22, 19–21, finishing fourth overall.[21] Reflecting on the Games, Astrup expressed pride in contending for medals amid seven encounters with elite opponents, noting the difficulty of qualification and the emotional toll of falling short, yet viewing it as a motivational milestone in their career trajectory.[22] This near-podium achievement in Paris underscored the positive evolution from Tokyo, solidifying their status as Denmark's premier men's doubles duo entering 2025.Achievements
World Championships and Sudirman Cup
Astrup has achieved notable success in the BWF World Championships, competing primarily in men's doubles alongside Anders Skaarup Rasmussen. At the 2021 TotalEnergies BWF World Championships in Huelva, Spain, the Danish pair secured a bronze medal after defeating England's Marcus Ellis and Chris Langridge in the bronze medal match, marking Astrup's first podium finish at the event.[23] In 2023, at the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships held in Copenhagen, Denmark, Astrup and Rasmussen advanced to the final, where they earned silver after a 21-17, 10-21, 21-18 defeat to South Korea's Kang Min-hyuk and Seo Seung-jae, highlighting their competitive edge on home soil.[24] Astrup continued his strong performances at the 2025 TotalEnergies BWF World Championships in Paris, France, clinching another bronze medal in men's doubles with Rasmussen by reaching the semifinals before losing to the eventual champions, South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae.[25] Regarding the Sudirman Cup, Astrup has been a key contributor to Denmark's mixed team efforts, participating in multiple editions and helping secure consistent group stage advancements. In the 2025 TotalEnergies BWF Sudirman Cup Finals in Xiamen, China, he played pivotal men's doubles matches, including a decisive 21-7, 21-4 victory over India's Hariharan Amsakarunan and Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi, aiding Denmark's progression to the quarterfinals as group runners-up before a 1-3 loss to South Korea placed the team fifth overall.[26][27]European competitions
Kim Astrup, in partnership with Anders Skaarup Rasmussen, has excelled in European multi-sport events, particularly the European Games. At the 2019 European Games in Minsk, Belarus, the Danish duo captured the silver medal in men's doubles, falling to Great Britain's Marcus Ellis and Chris Langridge in the final with scores of 17-21, 10-21.[28] Four years later, at the 2023 European Games in Kraków-Małopolska, Poland, Astrup and Rasmussen redeemed their previous result by clinching gold in a hard-fought three-game final against Great Britain's Ben Lane and Sean Vendy, winning 21-15, 19-21, 21-19 to secure Denmark's first men's doubles title at the Games.[29] Astrup and Rasmussen's success extends to the European Badminton Championships, where they have earned five medals across multiple editions, highlighting their dominance in continental play. Their debut medal came in 2016 in La Roche-sur-Yon, France, with a bronze in men's doubles after reaching the semifinals.[30] They repeated the feat in 2017 in Kolding, Denmark, again securing bronze via a semifinal appearance.[31] In 2018, also in Kolding, the pair elevated their performance to claim gold, defeating fellow Danes Mads Conrad-Petersen and Mads Pieler Kolding 21-19, 21-19 in the final for their first European title.[32] The duo continued their medal streak with another bronze at the 2021 European Championships in Kiev, Ukraine, following a semifinal loss.[30] Their most recent achievement came in 2024 in Saarbrücken, Germany, where they defended their status as top contenders by winning gold in the men's doubles final against compatriots Andreas Søndergaard and Jesper Toft, 21-16, 21-15, marking their second European Championship title and fifth overall medal in the discipline.[33] These results underscore Astrup and Rasmussen's consistency and tactical prowess in high-stakes European encounters.BWF World Tour titles
Kim Astrup has achieved considerable success on the BWF World Tour since its inception in 2018, securing 10 titles in men's doubles, primarily alongside long-time partner Anders Skaarup Rasmussen. These victories span various Super series levels, highlighting his consistency at the elite level of the circuit. He has also reached 6 runner-up positions, often competing against top international pairs in high-stakes finals. Representative wins include the 2018 China Open (Super 1000), where Astrup and Rasmussen defeated the host nation's Han Chengkai and Zhou Haodong 21-19, 18-21, 21-19 in the final to claim their first Super 1000 crown.[34] Another standout achievement was their 2023 Canada Open (Super 500) title, overcoming compatriots Rasmus Kjær and Frederik Søgaard 23-25, 21-16, 21-12 in an intense all-Danish final.[35] Prior to the World Tour era, Astrup excelled in the BWF Grand Prix circuit, winning 3 titles and finishing as runner-up in 3 events between 2013 and 2017. Notable among these was the 2017 German Open (Grand Prix Gold), where he and Rasmussen bested fellow Danes Mads Conrad-Petersen and Mads Pieler Kolding 21-15, 21-8 in the final, marking a breakthrough in continental competition. In addition, Astrup has claimed 7 titles across BWF International Challenge and International Series tournaments, with 7 runner-up finishes, contributing to his development in lower-tier professional events. These successes underscore his versatility and longevity in the sport. Over his professional career, Astrup has amassed 471 match wins in men's doubles and mixed doubles combined.[1]Playing style and equipment
Technique and strengths
Kim Astrup, standing at 185 cm tall, leverages his height to excel in net play and reach, allowing him to cover a wide area at the front of the court effectively.[1] As a left-handed player, he brings distinct advantages to men's doubles, particularly when paired with a right-handed partner like Anders Skaarup Rasmussen; this combination enhances forehand coverage across the court, minimizes backhand vulnerabilities, and creates unpredictable angles for attacks and defenses that challenge opponents accustomed to right-handed symmetry.[36] His physical attributes contribute to superior reach during intercepts and blocks, making him a formidable presence in close-quarters exchanges. Astrup's tactical intelligence is a cornerstone of his game, enabling him to outmaneuver opponents through strategic positioning and service variations rather than relying solely on power.[37] He demonstrates precise shot placement, often directing the shuttle to exploit gaps with controlled drives and tumbles that force errors, complemented by effective smashes that add offensive threat when opportunities arise. This methodical approach allows him to maintain pressure throughout rallies, adapting seamlessly to varying paces. In the front court, Astrup dominates short exchanges with agile net control and quick reflexes, frequently turning defensive lifts into counterattacks.[38] His ability to execute rapid defensive transitions—shifting from retrievals to offensive setups—highlights his footwork and anticipation, enabling sustained defensive solidity while positioning for transitions to attack. These strengths make him particularly effective in high-tempo doubles matches, where split-second decisions define outcomes.Sponsorships
Kim Astrup's primary sponsorship comes from Li-Ning, a Chinese sportswear company that supplies him with apparel, footwear, and badminton equipment as part of a long-term partnership shared with his doubles partner Anders Skaarup Rasmussen.[39] This collaboration supports his professional career by providing high-performance gear tailored for competitive play.[1] In terms of equipment, Astrup prefers the Li-Ning Tectonic 7 Combat racket, which he uses strung with Li-Ning No. 1 strings; he also wears Li-Ning Unisex International Grade shoes during matches.[1] As a left-handed player, he relies on these standard models, which offer balanced power and control suitable for his aggressive doubles style without requiring specialized adaptations.[40] Additional sponsorship support includes an endorsement from Carl C A/S, a Danish workwear and protective clothing brand that backs Astrup's endeavors alongside other athletes.[41] These partnerships contribute to his career stability, enabling focused training and competition while acknowledging the broader support network that sustains his professional commitments.Records and rankings
World rankings history
Kim Astrup and his long-term men's doubles partner Anders Skaarup Rasmussen have experienced a steady rise in the BWF world rankings, marked by key performances in major events. Following their silver medal at the 2023 BWF World Championships in Copenhagen, where they finished as runners-up to the Chinese pair Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang, Astrup and Rasmussen ascended to world No. 2 in the men's doubles rankings by late August 2023, reflecting their consistent results in Super 1000 tournaments throughout the year.[42] Their trajectory peaked on 17 December 2024, when they claimed the world No. 1 ranking after winning the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, defeating Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in the final to secure 95,003 points and dethrone the previous leaders.[43] This milestone represented the culmination of a dominant 2024 season, during which they accumulated multiple titles and maintained top-five consistency. By 4 November 2025, Astrup and Rasmussen had slipped to world No. 6 in the men's doubles rankings, with 75,881 points, following a series of quarterfinal and semifinal finishes in late-season Super 500 and Super 750 events.[44] Over his career, Astrup has earned a total of $488,814 in prize money from BWF-sanctioned tournaments.[1]Head-to-head records
Astrup and his long-time partner Anders Skaarup Rasmussen have engaged in numerous high-stakes matches against leading men's doubles pairs, forging rivalries that often feature extended rallies and tactical adjustments in major BWF World Tour events. Their encounters with top Asian teams have highlighted the Danes' resilience in defense while exposing vulnerabilities against aggressive attacking styles. Selected head-to-head records against key rivals as of November 2025 are summarized below, based on official match data. These statistics reflect competitive balances, with the Danes holding advantages in some matchups but trailing in others dominated by faster-paced opponents.| Opponent Pair | Country | Record (Astrup/Rasmussen Wins-Losses) | Notable Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satwiksairaj Rankireddy / Chirag Shetty | India | 6-3 | Victory in 2023 BWF World Championships quarterfinals (21-18, 21-19); defeat in 2024 China Masters quarterfinals (18-21, 17-21).[45][46] |
| Aaron Chia / Soh Wooi Yik | Malaysia | 3-9 | Loss in 2025 Malaysia Masters semifinals (19-21, 15-21).[47][48] |
| Liu Yuchen / Ou Xuanyi | China | 2-4 | Defeat in 2024 Paris Olympics group stage (15-21, 13-21); earlier win in 2022 All England Open semifinals (21-19, 18-21, 21-17).[49][50] |
| Lee Yang / Wang Chi-lin | Chinese Taipei | 3-6 | Loss in 2024 Paris Olympics semifinals (18-21, 21-17, 21-10); victory in 2023 Korea Open final (21-18, 19-21, 21-19).[51][20] |