The national badminton team recently participated in a Media Day event held at Champion House in the Jincheon National Athletes Village in Chungcheongbuk-do. During the event, the team expressed its commitment to promoting the sport and vowed to regain its honor at the upcoming Asian Games in September.
The Korean badminton team faced disappointment five years ago at the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games, where they failed to secure any medals. However, they have since dedicated themselves to making a strong comeback.
Led by general manager Kim Hak-kyun, the national team expressed their determination to perform well in the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games. Before that, they will participate in the World Championships (individual) in Copenhagen, Denmark from the 21st as a final test.
During the media day, coach Kim emphasized the importance of believing in and following the players’ training and efforts. He stated that every player is highly motivated and recognizes the significance of the upcoming tournaments.
It has been a challenging period for Korean badminton, with the team failing to secure any medals at the Asian Games for the first time in 40 years. This followed a significant generational change after the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
However, there have been recent signs of hope for a resurgence in Korean badminton. Ahn Se-young, a women’s singles star from Samsung Life Insurance, won the prestigious Jeonyoung Open after 27 years since the legendary Bang Soo-hyun achieved the same feat. Ahn Se-young has also risen to the top of the world women’s singles rankings, winning 7 out of 11 competitions this year.
In women’s doubles, Kim So-young (Incheon International Airport) and Gong Hee-yong (Jeonbuk Bank), joint bronze medalists at the Tokyo Olympics, claimed victory at the Jeon Young Open and the Japan Open. Lee So-hee (Incheon International Airport) and Baek Ha-na (MG Saemaul Geumgo), who placed second in the Jeonyeong Open, also won the Indonesia Open. These achievements have earned them high rankings in the world standings.
The mixed doubles pair of Seo Seung-jae (Samsung Life Insurance) and Chae Yoo-jeong (Incheon International Airport) secured second place at the Jeon Young Open. Seo Seung-jae, along with Kang Min-hyeok (Samsung Life Insurance), has been successful in the men’s doubles category. Choi Sol-gyu (Yonex) and Kim Won-ho (Samsung Life Insurance) are also showing promise.
Training at the Oryungwan National Athletes Village in Jincheon, the national badminton players, including Lee So-hee, expressed gratitude for the intense training they have undergone. Coach Kim acknowledged the challenging schedule they have to endure, often without sufficient time for rest or leisure activities.
Son Wan-ho (Incheon International Airport), the men’s singles champion in 2017, and coach Seong Ji-hyun, who recently got married, rarely have the luxury of staying overnight outside training venues. Coach Kim apologized for their demanding schedule and expressed regret for their inability to spend more time with their families.
During the Media Day event, the team’s oldest member, Kim So-young, spoke on behalf of the players. She mentioned that despite the exhaustive training, she and her teammates are committed to achieving their shared goals. However, she requested some breathing space during weekends to refresh themselves.
In response to the request, Coach Kim declined, citing his own example of prioritizing training over personal time. He explained that he had not attended recent tournaments due to his training commitments and even when he tried to go home, his wife questioned his decision. Coach Kim emphasized that he has focused entirely on training, even to the point where his family has accepted it as normal.
There are high expectations for the Korean badminton team. Coach Kim mentioned that although he usually avoids discussing medal goals, he wants to win medals in all events. He acknowledged the pressure from the Korea Sports Council but stated that he doesn’t want to burden the players with his words. He believes that achieving good results in the team event will automatically lead to success in individual events. The team’s focus is on winning gold medals in women’s singles and doubles, as well as men’s doubles, which they consider to be their strongest events.
After narrowly missing out on a medal at the Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games, the Korean badminton team is determined to make a strong comeback in Hangzhou. They have dedicated themselves to rigorous training and even imposed strict rules against staying out overnight. Their efforts showcase their determination to reclaim their position as one of the top badminton teams in the world.
The national badminton team is participating in the Media Day event held at the Champion House in the Jincheon National Athletes Village in Chungcheongbuk-do on the afternoon of the 16th and promises to promote. random news
The Korean badminton team has overcome the embarrassment of five years ago and has vowed to restore its honor at the Asian Games in September. At the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games, he pours bone-breaking efforts to overcome the shame of no medal.
The national team, led by general manager Kim Hak-kyun, cast a strong vote for the Hangzhou Asian Games in September at the media day of the badminton team held in the national athlete’s village in Jincheon, Chungcheongbuk-do on the 16th. Before this, the national team will participate in the World Championships (individual) held in Copenhagen, Denmark from the 21st and take the final mock test.
On this day, coach Kim emphasized, “The results that the players believed in and followed are coming out.” . He added, “Because we know the importance of the tournament, every player is very determined.”
Korean badminton finished without any medals for the first time in 40 years at the Asian Games five years ago. After the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, the repercussions of the rapid generational change continued.
However, recently, badminton in Korea is increasing the possibility of re-emerging glory. Women’s singles star Ahn Se-young (Samsung Life Insurance) won the most prestigious Jeonyoung Open 27 years after the legendary Bang Soo-hyun, and also rose to the top of the world women’s singles list 27 years after Bang Soo-hyun . Ahn Se-young won 7 out of 11 competitions this year.
In women’s doubles, Kim So-young (Incheon International Airport) and Gong Hee-yong (Jeonbuk Bank), joint Tokyo Olympics bronze medalists, topped the Jeon Young Open and recently won the Japan Open. Lee So-hee (Incheon International Airport) and Baek Ha-na (MG Saemaul Geumgo), who came second in the Jeonyeong Open, also won the Indonesia Open. They are 3rd and 2nd respectively in the world rankings.
In addition, the mixed doubles of Seo Seung-jae (Samsung Life Insurance) and Chae Yoo-jeong (Incheon International Airport) won the Jeon Young Open second place. Seo Seung-jae and Kang Min-hyeok (Samsung Life Insurance) won several prizes in men’s doubles, and Choi Sol-gyu (Yonex) and Kim Won-ho (Samsung Life Insurance) are also raising their chances.
National badminton player Lee So-hee and other players train at the Oryungwan National Athletes Village in Jincheon, North Chungcheong Province on the afternoon of the 16th. random news
thanks for great training. On this day, coach Kim said, “The players and coaches of the national team have a hellish schedule,” and expressed his regret, saying, “If there are no international competitions, domestic competitions are held, and the rest of the time is spent training. in the athletes’ village, but I’ve never been home properly.”
Son Wan-ho (Incheon International Airport), who won the men’s singles in 2017, and coach Seong Ji-hyun, who is still a newlywed, rarely stay out overnight. Coach Kim said, “Coach Sung mentioned staying out, so I looked at the schedule and it was full until November.” he said. He then asked for forgiveness again, saying, “I bow my head and apologize for not being able to sleep out.”
On this day, Kim So-young (31), the oldest member, filed a complaint as a representative. Kim So-young said, “The coach told me first,” and said, “I’m working hard towards the same goal as the coach, so it doesn’t matter if I practice a lot.” Then he begged, “Give me some breathing space at the weekend. I want to come back refreshed.” Kim So-young also married Jang Seong-ho (Incheon International Airport) in November last year.
National badminton player Kim So-young (right) answers questions from reporters at the Media Day event held at the Champion House in the Jincheon National Athletes’ Village in Chungcheongbuk-do on the afternoon of the 16th. On the left are Kim So-young and Gong Hee-yong, women’s doubles pair. random news
In response, coach Kim (?) refused the team’s urgent request, citing his own example. Coach Kim said, “I didn’t go to the Japanese and Australian Opens recently, so I called my wife to say, ‘I’m going home,’ and she said, ‘Why are you coming? ‘ It was such a response,” he said. He emphasized, “I focused enough on training to be indifferent to my family to the extent that my family accepted it as a matter of course.”
Expectations are so high. Coach Kim said, “In many interviews, I did not say the Asian Games medal goal,” but said, “Now, there is a lot of pressure from the Korea Sports Council, but I want to win medals in all events.” He added, “I’m sparing words because it puts a burden on the players,” and added, “Since the Asian Games started with the team event, if you get good results, the individual event will automatically follow. ” He then emphasized, “We will be aiming for (a gold medal) in the event that is currently listed, and it is a box where medals can come out in women’s singles and doubles and men’s doubles.”
Korean badminton narrowly missed out on a medal at the Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games five years ago. He dreams of a comeback in Hangzhou, pouring his very best efforts to the extent that he even forbids staying out overnight.
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