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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Oh Myung -eon = Badminton Women’s Singles ‘World’s Strongest’ Ahn Se -young (Samsung Life) advanced to the round of 16 and spurred the second golden hunting for the World Personal Championships.
Ahn Se-young defeated Germany’s Yvon Lee (55th) 2-0 (21-15 21-7) in the 2025 World Private Badminton Championship Women’s Singles 32 in Paris, France.
Ahn Se -young was shaken by allowing a consecutive run in the beginning of the game, but immediately recovered the game.
Ahn Se-young, who was dragged to 2-7 in the early days, chased a 12-12 tie for 12-12.
Ahn Se -young, who regained his momentum in 1 game, has led the game since the beginning of the second game.
He picked up six points from 2-1 and ran to 8-1, and the gap was widened and finished with victory in 36 minutes.
Ahn Se -young faces Canada’s Michelle Lee (16th) in the round of 16.
Ahn Se -young won the world’s personal championship singles for the first time in Copenhagen, Denmark in August 2023. Ahn Se -young will also win the championship champagne.
Women’s Singles Shim Yu-jin (Incheon International Airport) also settled in the round of 16 in the 32nd round of 2-0 (21-14 21-16), and men’s singles Jeon Hyuk-jin (Yonex) beat Tanaka Yushi (Japan) 2-0 (21-12 21-9) to get a 16-round ticket.
Women’s Doubles Lee So-hee and Baek Han (Incheon International Airport) went to the French Margotber-Camille Powontant 2-1 (21-11 17-21 21-17), and Kim Hye-jeong-Gong Hee-yong (Samsung Life) defeated the US Loan-Allison Lee as 2-0 (21-19 21-9).
However, women’s singles Kim Ga-eun (Samsung Life) lost 0-2 (19-21 19-21) after a close-up to Yamaguchi Akane of Japan in the 32nd round.
Men’s singles Kim Byung-jae (Samsung Life) also lost 0-2 (19-21 6-21) to Kuna Buddhawitids of Thailand in the 32nd round.
Kim Ki-jung (Dangjin City Hall) -Kim Sarang (Samsung Life) is 0-2 (18-21 16-21) to Ben Lane-Sean Bandy of England, and mixed doubles Lee Jong-min (Samsung Life) and Chae Yu-jeong (Incheon Airport) to Denmark’s Yespersort-Amalie Magelund. Advancement was frustrated.
Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae (Samsung Life), the world’s No. 1 men’s doubles, who advanced to the 32nd round, won 2-0 (21-17 21-12) against the Engchi Kat Wesley Go-Kubo Junsuke in Singapore two days ago.
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Ahn Se-young’s Dominance: Key Match Insights and Advancements
Following her impressive victory,let’s delve deeper into Ahn Se-young’s performance and analyze the key takeaways from the recent matches. This section will provide a succinct overview of her journey and the performances of other Korean athletes.
| Player | Event | Opponent | Score | Result | Match duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahn Se-young | Women’s singles (Round of 32) | Yvon Lee (Germany) | 2-0 (21-15, 21-7) | Won | 36 minutes |
| Shim Yu-jin | Women’s Singles (Round of 32) | N/A | 2-0 (21-14, 21-16) | Won | |
| Jeon Hyuk-jin | Men’s Singles (Round of 32) | Tanaka Yushi (Japan) | 2-0 (21-12, 21-9) | Won | |
| Lee So-hee & Baek Han | Women’s Doubles (round of 32) | Margotber & Powontant (France) | 2-1 (21-11, 17-21, 21-17) | Won | |
| Kim Hye-jeong & Gong Hee-yong | Women’s Doubles (Round of 32) | Loan & Allison Lee (USA) | 2-0 (21-19, 21-9) | Won | |
| Kim Ga-eun | Women’s Singles (Round of 32) | Yamaguchi Akane (Japan) | 0-2 (19-21, 19-21) | Lost | |
| Kim Byung-jae | Men’s Singles (Round of 32) | Kuna Buddhawitids (Thailand) | 0-2 (19-21, 6-21) | Lost | |
| Kim Ki-jung & Kim Sarang | men’s Doubles (Round of 32) | Ben Lane & Sean Vendy (England) | 0-2 (18-21, 16-21) | Lost | |
| Lee Jong-min & Chae Yu-jeong | Mixed Doubles (Round of 32) | Yespersort & Magelund (Denmark) | N/A | Lost | |
| Kim Won-ho & Seo Seung-jae | Men’s Doubles (Round of 32) | Engchi Kat & Wesley Go-Kubo Junsuke (Singapore) | 2-0 (21-17, 21-12) | Won |
Note: All scores are presented in a standard format (game 1 score, game 2 score,…). Match durations are approximate.
Q&A: Your Badminton Championship questions Answered
Here are some frequently asked questions about the World Championships and the performances of the Korean badminton players,offering clarity and concise answers.
What is the importance of Ahn Se-young’s victory?
Ahn Se-young’s victory signifies her continued dominance in women’s singles,showcasing her extraordinary skill and determination on the international stage. This win also sets her up for a potential second gold at the World Personal Championship and further solidifies her status as the world’s top player. This victory shows she is one step closer to achieving the “complete” goal of winning the tournament [[1]], and that her efforts are far from finished [[2]]
Who is Ahn Se-young’s next opponent?
Ahn Se-young will face Michelle Lee of Canada in the round of 16. This match presents another opportunity for Ahn to showcase her abilities at the highest level of play.
What are some key terms in Badminton?
Clear: A shot hit high and deep to the opponent’s baseline.
Drop Shot: A delicate shot that barely clears the net, landing in the opponent’s forecourt.
Smash: A powerful overhead shot hit downwards to win points.
Who else has performed well?
Shim Yu-jin and Jeon Hyuk-jin also advanced in their respective events, showcasing a strong overall performance from the Korean contingent. Lee So-hee & Baek Han and Kim Hye-jeong & Gong Hee-yong also had victories in the women’s doubles.
What are the rules of badminton?
Badminton is played by two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles), who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court which is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racket so that it passes over the net and lands in their opponents’ half of the court. Each rally ends when the shuttlecock strikes the floor, or when one of the players makes a fault.A game is usually played to 21 points, but you must win by two points [[3]].
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