Source: REUTERS/NATHAN RAY SEEBECK
[Saba Sports News] The Japan Open Badminton Championship is set to start on July 15, but surprisingly, the Korean mixed doubles pair of Chae Yu-jung and Lee Jong-min did not participate in the tournament. Recently, Chae Yu-jung explained the reason during an interview. It turns out that her partner needed to take part in the World University Games, a major multi-sport event for university athletes. For Lee Jong-min, who is a student-athlete, this was a rare opportunity to represent his country and gain valuable competition experience. The editor believes that by aligning with her partner’s schedule, Chae Yu-jung avoided the potential issues of last-minute partner changes, ensuring the stability of their fixed pairing. In the long run, this approach will help them better prepare for important tournaments and improve their ranking and performance.