Seyoung Ahn ⓒ Korea Badminton Association
Badminton ‘World No. 1’ Se-young Ahn (Samsung Life Insurance) defeated ‘World No. 2’ Chen Yufei (China), raising expectations for a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Ahn Se-young defeated Chen Yu-fei 2-1 (21-19 16-21 21-12) in the women’s singles final of the ‘2024 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Singapore Open (Super 750)’ held at Singapore Indoor Stadium on the 2nd. Succeeded in losing streak.
Ahn Se-young, who had her right knee taped while being treated for an injury, won the first game and then lost the second, but won the championship by 9 points with intelligent play in the last game. Based on a solid defense that could withstand sharp attacks, he led a long rally, tiring Chen Yufei, and scoring with a clever smash, which made Chen Yufei feel frustrated.
Ahn Se-young won the gold medal by defeating Chen Yu-pea at the Hangzhou Asian Games in October last year. Ahn Se-young suffered a torn right knee ligament during her Asian Games performance and underwent treatment and rehabilitation upon her return to Korea. She then competed without ever regaining her normal form.
Although he won twice, he suffered the disappointment of being eliminated in the semifinals at the most prestigious All England Open and in the quarterfinals at the Asian Championships. Ahn Se-young, who had suffered mentally after the Asian Games due to the burden of winning the Olympic gold medal, which she took for granted outside of her, recharged her confidence by defeating the world No. 2 in a real match held about 50 days before the Paris Olympics. Although she is still not in the same form as last year, it is clear that she has brightened her prospects for gold at the Paris Olympics.
After winning the championship, Ahn Se-young said on the official website of the competition, “It was a really difficult time. “I am so happy and glad that the results came out as much as I put in the effort,” he said. “I also heard voices doubting (my skills), but I think I showed (my skills) this time.”
Ahn Se-young will participate in the Indonesian Open, which begins in Jakarta, Indonesia, starting on the 4th and attempt to win two consecutive tournaments.
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2024-06-03 12:27:27
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