TOKYO – South Korean men’s singles (South Korea), Heo Kwang-hee, became a byword in the sport (sport) of badminton Tokyo 2020 Olympics. How not, he made a surprise by getting rid of the world’s number one men’s singles, Kento Momota.
Heo Kwang-hee beat Kento Momota in the final Group A match which took place at Musashimo Forest Sport Plaza, Wednesday 28 July 2021, evening WIB. Strongly, Heo Kwang-hee won straight games over Kento Momota with a score of 21-15 and 21-19.
For his victory, the public was amazed. The reason is that Kento Momota is not only world number one, but also the host’s great hope, Japan, to win a gold medal in badminton.
Then, who is this Heo Kwang-hee figure? He is currently ranked 38th in the world. Heo Kwang-hee is considered a young athlete because he is only 25 years old.
Heo Kwang-hee’s professional career as a badminton athlete began in 2004. Then, he managed to become an athlete of the South Korean National Team (Timnas) in 2012 and made his first international debut in 2013.
Throughout his career, Heo Kwang-hee has played in mixed doubles nine times with seven wins and two defeats. Then, he also played in the men’s doubles sector by packing 16 matches with a score of 11 wins and five defeats.
Until now, he has focused and made a career in the men’s singles sector and has become one of South Korea’s mainstays. Heo Kwang-hee has recorded 220 matches with a collection of 133 wins and 87 losses.
