An Se-young

An Se-young, born on February fifth, two thousand two, is a remarkable South Korean badminton player who has made significant strides in the sport. She gained international recognition after winning the gold medal in the women's singles event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, solidifying her status as one of the top competitors in badminton.

Her journey in badminton began early, as she was selected to join the national team in 2018, becoming the first junior high school student to achieve this honor. An's talent was evident when she was part of the national junior team that clinched the mixed team title at the 2017 Asian Junior Championships. She continued to impress by representing South Korea at the 2018 Uber Cup in Bangkok and the Asian Games in Jakarta, where her team secured a bronze medal.

In addition to her Olympic success, An Se-young has received numerous accolades, including being named the Most Promising Player of the Year in 2019 and the Female Player of the Year in 2023 by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Her historic victory at the 2023 World Championships marked her as the first Korean women's singles player to win this prestigious title, further enhancing her reputation in the sport.

Her achievements also include winning the women's singles gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games and being a vital member of South Korea's gold medal-winning teams at both the 2022 Uber Cup and the 2022 Asian Games. An's first BWF World Tour title came in 2019 at the Super 300 New Zealand Open, where she triumphed over the 2012 Olympic gold medalist Li Xuerui in the final, showcasing her exceptional skill and determination.