Source: REUTERS/FRANCISCO LOUREIRO
[Saba Sports News] According to recent reports from Thai media, former Thailand women’s singles head coach Ji Hyun Kim has officially signed on as the new head coach for Singapore’s women’s badminton team, effective January 1, 2025. This announcement has drawn significant attention. Ji Hyun Kim is a legendary figure in Korean badminton, having achieved remarkable success in her athletic career. She gained fame at the young age of 15 when she won the women’s singles gold medal at the World Youth Badminton Championships and reached the semifinals at the Olympics. After retiring, she became a coach and led Indian player Pusarla Venkata Sindhu to victory at the 2019 Badminton World Championships, earning her great acclaim. Her joining undoubtedly brings new strength and transformation to the Singapore badminton team. This event marks a new opportunity and challenge for Singapore’s women’s singles players. Ji Hyun Kim’s extensive coaching experience and professional teaching methods will provide more growth potential for Singapore’s women’s singles athletes.