Ahn Se-young wears the sneakers she wants at international competitions… “Allow exceptional autonomy”

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“Comprehensively considering performance improvement and public opinion”

On the afternoon of the 9th, Ahn Se-young, who participated in the 105th National Sports Festival as a representative of Busan Metropolitan City, is playing against Sim Yu-jin, a representative of Incheon Metropolitan City, at Miryang City Badminton Stadium. 2024.10.09.Newsis

Ahn Se-young (22, Samsung Life Insurance), a leading figure in Korean badminton, will now be able to wear the game shoes of her choice rather than those made by sponsors of the Korea Badminton Association at international competitions.

The Korea Badminton Association announced in a press release on the 14th, “We have decided to allow temporary, limited, and exceptional autonomy for Ahn Se-young’s competition from the Denmark Open, which starts on the 15th, until negotiations on contract changes are completed.”

Ahn Se-young, who won the women’s singles gold medal at the Paris Olympics held last August for the first time in 28 years since Bang Bang-hyeon at the 1996 Atlanta Games, immediately made a resolute speech about the Badminton Association and the management of the national team.

Se-young Ahn also complained about the association forcing the use of sponsor products, not only uniforms but also rackets and shoes, in international competitions. In particular, they complained of discomfort regarding the sponsor’s shoes, but pointed out that the regulations had not changed.

Ahn Se-young, who had been concentrating on rehabilitation for about two months due to a knee injury after the Paris Olympics, made her comeback at the 105th National Sports Festival.

Since the National Sports Festival was a domestic competition, not an international competition, Ahn Se-young wore the shoes she wanted.

Ahn Se-young decided to participate in the Denmark Open after the National Sports Festival, and left the country on the 13th.

When Ahn Se-young entered the international competition, the association decided to grant him exceptional autonomy.

The association said, “This decision took into account the improvement of Ahn Se-young’s performance and the development of Korean sports as the top priority,” adding, “It comprehensively considered public opinion after the Paris Olympics, various opinions expressed during the National Assembly hearing, and the opinions of various sports officials and Ahn Se-young.” Measures,” he explained.

He continued, “The association, Yonex of Japan, and Yonex Korea have had ongoing discussions and consultations while sufficiently collecting various opinions in an open manner. “We have been thinking about ways to improve and communicate for the development of Korean sports,” he emphasized.

The possibility of revising the regulations regarding the use of sponsor products was also hinted at.

The association said, “The national team sponsorship contract must be respected. However, depending on the circumstances, there is room for partial, limited, or temporary modification.”

He also said, “We will do our best to develop customized competition shoes that will satisfy Ahn Se-young. At the same time, we are carefully discussing with Yonex on various issues raised after the Paris Olympics, including the selection of equipment for all national team players.”

The association said, “We will do our best to find an appropriate balance between improving players’ performance, protecting their rights, developing Korean sports, and business,” and added, “From their respective perspectives, the association and Yonex will do their best to develop Korean badminton and improve the performance of the national team.” I will make every effort. “We will also humbly accept the concerns and advice of the public with an open attitude and find ways to improve,” he pledged.

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