Ahn, Park Reach Denmark Quarterfinals
- SHAMEN, China (May 2, 2025) — South Korea's badminton team has secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Sudirman Cup in Shamen, China, after a dominant...
- The team, under the leadership of Park Joo-bong, a celebrated figure in badminton, aims to reclaim the Sudirman Cup after an eight-year drought.Their journey began with three consecutive...
- the World Badminton Federation (BWF) announced the quarterfinal draw earlier today, pitting South Korea against Denmark, a formidable European team.
South korea Advances to Sudirman Cup Quarterfinals, Set to Face denmark
SHAMEN, China (May 2, 2025) — South Korea’s badminton team has secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Sudirman Cup in Shamen, China, after a dominant performance in the group stage.
Triumphant Group Stage Performance
The team, under the leadership of Park Joo-bong, a celebrated figure in badminton, aims to reclaim the Sudirman Cup after an eight-year drought.Their journey began with three consecutive victories in Group B.
- A 4-1 victory against the Czech Republic
- A 4-1 victory against Canada
- A 4-1 victory against Taiwan
Quarterfinal Matchup Against Denmark
the World Badminton Federation (BWF) announced the quarterfinal draw earlier today, pitting South Korea against Denmark, a formidable European team. The match is scheduled for 6 p.m. Korea time.
A victory against Denmark would place South Korea in the semifinals against the winner of the Thailand-Indonesia quarterfinal match. Avoiding badminton powerhouses China and Japan in the quarterfinals is seen as a favorable outcome for the Korean squad.
key Players Driving Success
jeon Hyuk-jin has been a standout performer in men’s singles, suffering only three losses. Ahn Se-young and Shim Yu-jin have consistently delivered wins in women’s singles. The strength of the team extends to doubles play, with notable contributions from:
- Seo Seung-jae
- Kim Won-ho
- Kang Min-hyuk
- Dong-ju
- Lee so-hee
- Baek Han-na
- Gong Hee-yong
- Kim Hye-jeong
In mixed doubles, Lee Jong-min, Jung Na-eun, Chae Yoo-jeong and Seo Seung-jae have all contributed to the team’s success. The emergence of 18-year-old Lee Jong-min has been notably noteworthy.
Looking to End Championship Drought
South Korea last won the Sudirman Cup in 2017 at the Gold Coast tournament in Australia. In the previous competition two years ago, a team including Ahn Se-young reached the finals but ultimately finished as runner-up to China with a 0-3 defeat.
The competition continues,with South Korea aiming to advance further and secure their first championship in eight years.