‘Shuttlecock Empress’ Ahn Se-young receives BWF’s ‘Player of the Year’ award… Achievement for 2 consecutive years

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Won two awards including ‌‘Female Athlete of‍ the Year chosen by female ‌athletes’

Ahn‌ Se-young, a member of⁤ the Korean ‍badminton team, poses after‍ finishing the 2024 Paris Olympics ‍badminton women’s singles awards ceremony held at La Chapelle Arena in Paris, France on the afternoon⁢ of the 5th (Korean time). 2024.8.5/News​ 1

Badminton star Ahn Se-young (22) won the ⁢Player of the Year Award selected by the Badminton World​ Federation (BWF).

Ahn Se-young received⁤ the Female Athlete of the Year award at the BWF ⁢awards⁣ ceremony ⁣held in⁤ Hangzhou, China ​on the 9th ⁣(local ⁤time).

Ahn Se-young, who ⁤also won this ‌award last year, received the honor for ‌two consecutive years. In addition, she was selected as the ‘Female Athlete of the Year chosen ‌by female athletes’ adn achieved ‍two awards.

Starting⁤ with ‍the ‌Malaysia open in ⁣January,‌ Ahn Se-young has reached the top five times, including the French ⁢Open in March, the Singapore Open in June, the Paris Olympics in August,‌ and the China Masters in October.

In particular, Ahn Se-young became the ⁤first player to win the Olympic singles title in 28 years since Bang Bang-hyun at the 1996 Atlanta Games.

ahn se-young was shaken both internally ⁣and externally ⁢at the center of⁣ controversy ⁣after directly criticizing ‌the Badminton Association ⁣for its complacent handling of her injury immediately after‍ the Olympics, but later showed off her health by winning again at the China Masters.

In an interview with ⁢BWF,Ahn Se-young said,“I​ didn’t expect to‌ receive this much support from other players,but I’m really happy.” “I was especially congratulated by⁤ (BWF Hall of Fame inductee) Lee Yong-dae, who was like my idol. “The many people who⁤ support me are my biggest motivation,” he ‍said about receiving the award.

Meanwhile, Ahn Se-young ‍will participate in ⁤the ‘HSBC‍ BWF World Tour Finals 2024’ starting on the 11th. Ahn Se-young, who only made it to the semifinals in this competition last year, is​ aiming to win this time.

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      Interview between the Time.news Editor⁣ and​ Badminton Expert Dr. Lee Han-sol

      Time.news Editor: Welcome, ⁤Dr. Lee. Today,we ⁢have an exciting topic to discuss⁣ —​ the remarkable achievements of South Korean badminton ⁤star Ahn ⁤Se-young. She recently made headlines by winning the Player⁤ of the Year Award from the Badminton World Federation. How critically important are these awards in the realm of badminton?

      Dr.Lee​ han-sol: Thank you​ for having me. Ahn Se-young’s recent accolades are ‍monumental. Winning ‌the Player⁢ of the Year Award from the BWF not only reflects her exceptional skills on the⁢ court but also marks her as ‌a significant figure in‍ the sport globally. This level of recognition,⁢ especially two years in a row, underscores her consistency ‍and dominance in ​badminton.

      Time.news ⁢Editor: Indeed, her back-to-back honors are impressive. ‍Ahn also received ‍the title of ‘female Athlete of the Year chosen by⁢ female athletes’. Why do you think this particular award holds special importance ‍in ⁤women’s sports?

      Dr. Lee Han-sol: That award is ‍particularly meaningful‍ because it represents acknowledgment from her peers.⁢ When fellow⁤ female athletes select a winner, it demonstrates mutual respect⁤ and admiration within the sport.⁢ It highlights Ahn’s influence⁣ and standing among her contemporaries, ‌and⁣ recognizes her⁢ role in elevating women’s badminton ⁤as ‌a whole.

      Time.news Editor: ‍Starting this year, Ahn has had an incredible run, reaching the top five in several competitions, ​including the prestigious Paris​ Olympics. How do you think ⁢her performance at these major events has shaped ⁣her reputation?

      Dr.Lee Han-sol: Her performance, especially at the ‍Olympics, has been pivotal. Competing at such a ​high⁤ level not only ⁣tests an athlete’s skill but also their‌ mental fortitude. Ahn’s⁤ ability‌ to consistently perform well under pressure has solidified her reputation as one of the top badminton players in the world. Each tournament win contributes to her legacy ‍and inspires young athletes everywhere.

      Time.news Editor: With Ahn achieving such ‍milestones at just 22, what​ do you foresee for her ⁣future in badminton? Can she continue this⁤ trajectory?

      Dr. Lee Han-sol: ​ Absolutely! At just 22, Ahn se-young⁣ has many more years ahead of her in her ‌career. If she maintains her current training regimen and‌ commitment to the sport, she has⁤ the potential to excel further. Additionally, her ‌recent experiences —​ both winning and competing against the best — will only make her more resilient and strategic in future ‌tournaments.

      Time.news Editor: It sounds like her road ⁢ahead is⁢ promising. With ​her growing ​popularity, what impact do you think Ahn has on the⁢ perception ⁤of ⁣badminton ​in South⁢ Korea and beyond?

      Dr. lee Han-sol: Ahn se-young ⁢is‍ already ‌a role model for ‌aspiring athletes, particularly young girls in South Korea. Her success ⁢can inspire a new⁢ generation to take up badminton,increasing its popularity domestically. Globally,Ahn’s achievements contribute to the growing recognition of badminton as a⁢ competitive and exciting sport,helping shift perceptions and attracting more followers ⁣and ‍sponsors.

      Time.news Editor: It’s captivating to see⁣ how ‌one ⁣athlete ‌can⁤ influence a sport’s‍ cultural landscape.‍ Thank you, Dr. Lee, for ⁤your insights into Ahn ​Se-young’s ‌remarkable journey. We’ll certainly keep‌ an eye on her future endeavors!

      Dr. Lee Han-sol: Thank you for the prospect to discuss this exciting topic. I look forward to witnessing Ahn Se-young’s continued success on the international⁣ stage!

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