An Se-young repeats Asian Games gold in badminton
Summary
An Se-young defeated Akane Yamaguchi 2-0 to win Asian Games gold and add another major title to her collection. The story also notes rising shuttlecock prices and the Badminton World Federation’s move to test synthetic alternatives amid a feather shortage.
Key Points
- An Se-young beat Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-9 to win gold at the Asian Games in Nagoya.
- The South Korean star has now won the Paris Olympic gold, two world titles and two Asian Games titles.
- She said she felt overwhelmed and credited her hard work after the victory.
- The Badminton World Federation is considering synthetic shuttlecocks as feather shortages push up prices.
