[Saba Sports News] The All England Open Badminton Championships has concluded. When Wang Zhiyi and An Se-young stood on the finals stage, Wang Zhiyi was not favored and was even mocked by Korean media for her abilities. Indeed, leading up to this match, An Se-young had achieved a 36-match winning streak across seasons, claiming the championship in six different tournaments. Moreover, she had won all ten of their previous encounters. However, Wang Zhiyi was not discouraged; she patiently sought opportunities during the match and created chances for attack. In the end, she defeated An Se-young for the first time and won the women’s singles title at the All England Open Badminton Championships, marking her first women’s singles championship of the season. After winning, many fans were curious about how much prize money Wang Zhiyi would receive. It is reported that the women’s singles prize at the All England Open Badminton Championships is $101,500. However, this is just on paper, as players need to pay 10% to the Chinese Badminton Association, which means that Wang Zhiyi would take home around $90,000. Additionally, personal income tax needs to be deducted. Ultimately, this prize money would be around $60,000 to $65,000. Compared to tennis, this prize amount is shockingly low, but for Wang Zhiyi, it is still a considerable amount.
The editor believes that during Lin Dan’s era, players had to submit 60% of their prize money, leaving them with only 40%. Now, after reforms, players only need to pay 10% to the Chinese Badminton Association. This adjustment reflects recognition of athletes’ personal contributions and aligns with the trend of professionalization in sports.