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August 24, 2026

Korean Women Win Badminton World Championship

Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee just claimed South Korea's first women's doubles badminton world title in over 30 years, dominating China 21-15, 21-15 at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi. This is only the second time a Korean pair has won this prestigious event, with the last victory coming way back in 1995. The duo controlled the match from start to finish, never trailing and showing impressive consistency against one of badminton's strongest nations.
Why It Matters
It's a huge moment for Korean sports pride—and a reminder that badminton is hugely popular here, with tournaments and fans everywhere you look in Korea.
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