JAKARTA – South Korean badminton star, currently ranked 1 in the world, An Se-young, chose to stop rumors of a less harmonious relationship with the coaching staff.
The problem between An Se-young and the coaching staff seems to be evened out as the badminton player played at the 2024 Danish Open which took place last week.
When he returned from Denmark and arrived at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, An Se-young was confirmed by reporters, but he only gave a brief response.
“I don’t have much to say,” the 22-year-old tank player said before going to his team bus, as quoted by the Korea Times.
Upon arrival at Incheon Airport, An Se-young’s interaction with the national team staff, including head coach Kim Hak-kyun, was closely followed.
Just like when he left for the tournament, An Se-young was seen outside the arrival gate at the separate airport with the entire coaching staff.
During her time at the 2024 Danish Open, indications that reinforce the alleged poor relationship between An Se-young and the coaching staff seem quite striking, especially with coach Kim Hak-kyun and coach Sung Ji -Hyun.
There was a moment when the interval broke, An Se-young was seen avoiding a conversation with the coaching staff. The interaction reinforces the speculations.
This situation is also a concern for many international media. Some media outlets noted that An Se-yong appears to be trying to avoid eye contact with the coach and ignore some of their instructions.
The issue received increased attention after South Korean Badminton Association (BKA) President Kim Taek-gyu testified before the National Committee for Culture, Sports and Tourism.
“I heard that An Se-young didn’t greet the coaches even when he arrived in Denmark. »
Additionally, Coach Kim’s comments arriving at the airport early after returning from Denmark increasingly show the problem that occurred between An Se-young and the coaching staff.
“It’s still the time when we need to approach him and talk. We will finalize gradually. There is much to be done by both parties. So, be patient,” he said.
The 2024 Denmark Open is An Se-Yong’s first appearance after he voiced strong criticism aimed at the management of the national team and the South Korean Badminton Association (BKA) after winning the gold medal. gold from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in August 2024.
In the BWF Super 750 level tournament, An Se-young who became the first seed had to settle as runner-up after losing to Chinese second seed Wang Zhi Yi.
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