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- 1 Gao Fangjie wins China Masters final
Beat 2-0 in 38 minutes and ascended to the top
“Winning again… “I’m so happy that I can’t express it in words.” - 2 * **Considering the rapid rise of new pairings in men’s doubles, what structural changes, if any, should badminton organizations implement to support the development and success of these partnerships?**
Gao Fangjie wins China Masters final
Beat 2-0 in 38 minutes and ascended to the top
“Winning again… “I’m so happy that I can’t express it in words.”
BWF) World Tour China Masters on the 24th. Ahn Se-young won 2-0 on this day and won her first international championship since the Paris Olympics. Propaganda = AP Newsis”/>
Seyoung Ahn continues her rally against Gao Fangjie in the women’s singles final of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour China Masters on the 24th. Ahn Se-young won 2-0 on this day and won her first international championship since the Paris Olympics. Shenzhen = AP Newsis Ahn Se-young (22) won her first international competition since the Paris Olympics. Ahn Se-young, ranked No. 1 in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) women’s singles ranking, defeated Gao Fangjie (26, China, 28th) 2-0 (21-12, 21-8) in the final of the 2024 BWF World Tour China Masters held in Shenzhen, China on the 24th. subdued by Ahn Se-young received $80,500 (about 113 million won) as prize money for winning this competition.
After winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics on August 5, Ahn Se-young did not compete for about two months due to treatment for an injury. Ahn Se-young, who returned to the court through the National Sports Festival, reached the finals of the Denmark Open, but lost 0-2 to Wang Zhiyi (24, China, 2nd place). Ahn Se-young, who returned to Korea after the Denmark Open, skipped the Japan Masters, which ended on the 17th, to manage chronic knee and ankle injuries and then participated in this tournament.
38 minutes were enough for Ahn Se-young to secure victory that day. Ahn Se-young, who finished the first half of the first set at 11-8, solidified the victory early on by scoring six consecutive points. After finishing the first half with an 11-4 score in the second set, she gave up only 4 points while scoring 10 points in the second half, becoming the first Korean female singles player to win the tournament. Chen Yufei (26), the ‘defending champion’ and Ahn Se-young’s rival, did not participate in this tournament as she is currently withdrew from the Chinese national team.
Se-young Ahn said, “I am so happy that I can’t express it in words to win again,” and added, “I will think about what I can do to fulfill my responsibility based on the good results of this competition.”
In the men’s doubles final held next, the pair of Seo Seung-jae (27) and Jin Yong (21), who started working together starting this month, defeated Indonesia’s Savar Karyaman Gutama (28) and Muhammad Reza Pahlavi Isfahani (26) 2-0 ( He won by defeating the team 21-16, 21-16).
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* **Considering the rapid rise of new pairings in men’s doubles, what structural changes, if any, should badminton organizations implement to support the development and success of these partnerships?**
## Open-Ended Questions for Discussion:
**Ahn Se-young’s Victory:**
* What factors do you think contributed to Ahn Se-young’s success in the French Open?
* How significant is it for Ahn Se-young to become the first Korean female singles player to win this tournament? What does this mean for Korean badminton?
* How might Ahn Se-young’s decision to skip the Japan Masters to prioritize her health influence her future career? Is there a balance to be struck between participating in tournaments and taking care of injuries?
* What are your thoughts on the rivalry between Ahn Se-young and Chen Yufei? How might Chen Yufei’s withdrawal from the Chinese national team impact this rivalry?
**Men’s Doubles Victory:**
* Seo Seung-jae and Jin Yong started playing together this month. What are the challenges and rewards of a new partnership in a high-pressure sport like badminton?
* How did the pair manage to achieve such a decisive victory over their Indonesian opponents? What were their key strengths?
* Should more emphasis be placed on fostering new partnerships in badminton to encourage fresh talent and competitive dynamics?
**Broader Badminton Discussion:**
* How do you think badminton is evolving as a sport? What are some of the key trends and challenges facing the sport today?
* What role do tournaments like the French Open play in the overall development and promotion of badminton?
* How can we encourage more people to participate in and enjoy badminton, both as players and spectators?
These are just a starting point. Encourage further exploration of the topics and allow for diverse perspectives and insights.
