[Photo] An Se-young, clenching her fist, seizes the momentum

Published:2026.09.23 ・ 12:05

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An Se-young defeated Japan's Yamaguchi in a tightly contested women's team badminton quarterfinal first singles match at Ichinomiya City Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, on the 23rd, extending the contest to three games. An Se-young is gathering strength toward the end of the match. September 23, 2026.

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