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[Saba Sports News] An Se-young will make her appearance at the TotalEnergies BWF World Badminton Championships next week. This 23-year-old Korean star has already achieved most of the honors and accolades that athletes strive for their entire lives, and in the eyes of her peers and fans, she is already considered one of the greatest players in history. But if you ask her herself, she would tell you – her strongest opponent isn’t in the bracket. “All opponents pose a threat to me, but the biggest threat is actually myself,” she said after learning that she would face Clara, ranked 101st in the world, in the first round. This statement came as a surprise, as her calm and composed performance on the court always gives the impression of unshakable confidence. Beneath that quiet exterior, however, lies a perfectionist who admits that nerves and pressure are part of her professional life. She then explained, “I do get nervous and under pressure, but I try not to show it. Learning to enjoy these emotions is also a necessary part of growing up.” If she wins gold in Paris again, it will be due to the same belief: this champion has already realized that the hardest battle is often one fought within oneself.