PARIS — An Se-young, the world's top-ranked women's singles badminton player, has advanced to the final round at the Paris Olympics, ensuring South Korea's first medal in the event in nearly three decades.
According to Yonhap News Agency, An Se-young triumphed over Indonesia’s Gregoria Mariska Tunjung with scores of 11-21, 21-13, 21-16 in the semifinals held at La Chapelle Arena. With this victory, An not only secures a spot in the final but also guarantees at least a silver medal, marking South Korea’s first in women's singles badminton since Bang Soo-hyun won gold in 1996. An will face the winner of the semifinal match between He Bingjiao of China and Carolina Marin of Spain, setting the stage for a highly anticipated final.