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An Se-young captures 2nd career badminton world title
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An Se-young captures 2nd career badminton world title

South Korean badminton player An Se-young won her second world title at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, defeating Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in straight sets. This victory follows her first world title in 2023 and her Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games. An had previously been eliminated in the semifinals at the 2024 worlds but returned stronger this time, going undefeated in her six matches. She also extended her winning streak against Yamaguchi to six matches and improved her head-to-head record to 20-15. The win makes An the only South Korean singles player with a world title. Meanwhile, South Korea's Baek Hana and Lee So-hee won their first women's doubles world title in over three decades, marking a significant achievement for the country.

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An Se-young captures 2nd career badminton world title

South Korean badminton player An Se-young won her second world title at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, defeating Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in straight sets. This victory follows her first world title in 2023 and her Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games. An had previously been eliminated in the semifinals at the 2024 worlds but returned stronger this time, going undefeated in her six matches. She also extended her winning streak against Yamaguchi to six matches and improved her head-to-head record to 20-15. The win makes An the only South Korean singles player with a world title. Meanwhile, South Korea's Baek Hana and Lee So-hee won their first women's doubles world title in over three decades, marking a significant achievement for the country.

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