
Source: REUTERS/KYODO
[Saba Sports News] The China Badminton Masters is currently in full swing, and in the women’s singles semifinals, South Korean player An Se-young delivered an astonishing performance, scoring nine consecutive points to complete a remarkable comeback. After the match, South Korean media praised her powerful skills, hailing her as “the true world number one, An Se-young, who completed a comeback like something out of a comic.” She is highly regarded by domestic media because An has brought many honors to South Korean badminton. She won the women’s singles gold medal at the Paris Olympics, becoming a source of pride for Koreans. In the world badminton scene, she stands as a representative figure with the world number one ranking. At the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, she won gold despite an injury, bringing glory to Korea. Her outstanding performance has inspired more young South Koreans to engage in badminton, injecting new vitality into the sport’s development in Korea. Her excellent results in numerous international competitions have established South Korean badminton’s significant position in the world arena.
