An Se-young is heading to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with another piece of badminton history within reach, but the world No.1 is refusing to let records distract her from the task immediately in front of her. The Korean star has already captured seven individual titles this season and remains on course to challenge the record-equalling…
NEW DELHI — In a sensational opening-day upset, world number one and defending champion Shi Yuqi of China was knocked out of the BWF World Championships on Monday, falling in three tight games to 21-year-old Indian star Ayush Shetty in front of an ecstatic home crowd at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Shetty, ranked 22nd…
SEOUL – South Korea’s badminton powerhouses are gearing up for the biggest stage of the season. Headlined by world No. 1 An Se-young and top-ranked men’s doubles pair Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho, the South Korean national badminton team is set to depart for New Delhi, India, on August 14 to compete in the upcoming…
CHANGZHOU – The badminton world has been hit with a major shake-up just ahead of the season’s final Super 1000 tournament, the Victor China Open 2026. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has officially confirmed that reigning world No. 1 An Se-young has been forced to withdraw from the prestigious event due to an injury. The…
TOKYO — In a major setback for international badminton, world number one An Se-young has unexpectedly withdrawn from the Daihatsu Japan Open 2026. The 24-year-old South Korean superstar, representing Samsung Life Insurance, made the decision to pull out midway through the tournament following a sudden injury to her left foot. The development has cast a…
South Korea’s badminton sensation An Se-young has officially etched her name into the sport’s history books. Following her triumphant victory at the BWF World Tour Super 1000 Indonesia Open on June 7, 2026, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) confirmed that the 24-year-old world champion has become the first badminton athlete in history, regardless of gender,…
The prestigious KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2026 has reached its thrilling climax at the iconic Singapore Indoor Stadium. As a premier Super 750 tournament on the HSBC BWF World Tour, this iteration has delivered unprecedented shocks, tactical masterclasses, and historic milestones over six days of world-class action. From May 26 to May 31, 2026, the…
NINGBO, China – The 2026 Badminton Asia Championships concluded on Sunday at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center, delivering a day of high-octane drama, injury-induced heartbreak, and a definitive statement of intent from South Korea. On a day where regional supremacy was at stake, South Korea emerged as the clear powerhouse, securing three gold medals and…
If you have been following the badminton world tour recently, you know there is one name that strikes fear into the hearts of opponents and awe into the hearts of fans: An Se-young. The South Korean sensation has evolved from a defensive prodigy into an undisputed queen of the court. As we look ahead to…