Win against a natural enemy
Olympic final rehearsal successfully completed
Any risk of knee injury is completely washed away.
“I will gain confidence and show my skills.”
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Seyoung Ahn is roaring after defeating Chen Yufei (China) in the women’s singles final of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Singapore Open held in Singapore on the 2nd. She followed up immediately at the Indonesia Open, where she made her return match in the final, but had to settle for second place. Singapore = Xinhua Newsis
Ahn Se-young (Samsung Life Insurance), the star of Korean badminton, regained her lost confidence. After his knee injury, he was uncertain about his physical condition and was discouraged by the lack of results, but he returned to the top again on the final rehearsal stage for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Above all, the best achievement is that concerns about injury have been completely eliminated.
Ahn Se-young, who returned to Korea through Incheon Airport on the 11th after playing the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Singapore Open and Indonesia Open in succession, said, “I had a difficult time because there were a lot of doubts and speculations due to the injury,” and “It took a long time, but to some extent (I) “I feel relieved and relieved to think that I have proven myself,” he said. She added, “‘I’m healthy now. “I wanted to show that I was confident, so I expressed great joy when I won the Singapore Open,” he added.
Ahn Se-young, ranked No. 1 in the world, won two gold medals at last year’s Hangzhou Asian Games by showing her fighting spirit from injury, but the aftereffects were severe. Contrary to her initial diagnosis that she would be able to overcome the injury with rehabilitation, her pain persisted and she was re-examined, and in a short period of time, she was forced to play with pain all the way to the Olympics, not with a knee condition that could have improved. Due to her injuries, she repeatedly withdrew from competitions.
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Ahn Se-young is shouting to fight after returning to Korea through Incheon Airport on the 11th. Reporter Kim Ji-seop
However, in the last international competition before the Paris Olympics, Ahn Se-young fought on equal footing with her ‘natural enemy’, world second-ranked Chen Yufei (China). They faced each other in the finals for two weeks in a row, giving one win each. Ahn Se-young won the Singapore Open 2-1, and lost the Indonesia Open 1-2. His record against Chen Yufei, who once lost all 7 games, is now 8 wins and 12 losses.
Ahn Se-young reflected, “Chen Yu-fei, whom I would meet again at the Olympics, was not an opponent I could beat again just because I had beaten her once. It was good to be able to learn in detail how to prepare and what variables to keep in mind.” Winning the French Open held at the Paris Olympic Stadium last March by defeating former world No. 1 Akane Yamaguchi (Japan) is also a factor that boosts her confidence.
When asked what it would be like to face Chen Yufei again at the Paris Olympics, he said, “Considering the French Open stadium, I think I have a 70% advantage,” and added, “I am very excited about the Olympic stadium, and my confidence has increased. “I think I just need to show (my skills),” he said.
Ahn Se-young, who confessed that “I really dug a lot of tunnels” due to the stress of her injury, found herself more relaxed. National team coach Kim Hak-gyun explained, “I was worried because there was a lot of stress, but it has been relieved a lot,” and added, “He looks comfortable now.” He also said, “I have become a lot more comfortable,” and added, “I am worried because I think the Olympics are important, but I am confident that if I believe in myself, I will be able to overcome it.”
Ahn Se-young, who predicted aggressive play at the Olympics, said, “Running for a long time is never good for my body. “You have to finish the game quickly and replenish your stamina to make the next game easier,” he said. “The color of the medal will vary depending on how well you prepare in the short time left.” “I will do my best to win the gold medal,” he pledged.
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2024-06-11 14:02:48
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