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September 30, 2026

An Se-young Dominates Asian Games, Wins Back-to-Back Gold

Badminton star An Se-young successfully defended her Asian Games title, beating Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-9 in the women's singles final on Tuesday. The 24-year-old won every match in under 40 minutes, becoming the first player to claim consecutive gold medals in this event since badminton joined the Games in 1962. An credited her defensive strategy of making opponents move around the court more.
Why It Matters
Sports achievements like this showcase Korea's strength in badminton and can inspire visitors interested in the sport or attending future athletic events in Korea.
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