An Se-young at Asian Games 2026: Profile, Events & Preview
South Korea’s badminton superstar — the former world number one with a record-breaking win streak — is one of the most exciting players heading to Japan.
Is An Se-young competing at the Asian Games 2026?
Yes, An Se-young is expected to compete at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan representing South Korea in women’s badminton singles. She is a former world number one and one of the leading contenders for gold.
Badminton
| Full Name | An Se-young |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Sport | Badminton |
| Events | Women’s Singles |
| Date of Birth | 3 February 2002 |
| Personal Best | Former BWF World No. 1; record 18-tournament win streak (2022–23) |
| Major Titles | BWF World No. 1 (2022–23), multiple Superseries titles, Olympic silver (Paris 2024) |
| Status | ✅ Confirmed to compete |
About An
An Se-young is South Korea’s most exciting badminton talent in a generation. Born on 3 February 2002 in Gwangju, she burst onto the BWF circuit as a teenager with aggressive baseline play and exceptional court coverage. Between 2022 and 2023, she went on a record-breaking 18-tournament winning streak on the BWF World Tour, becoming the dominant force in women’s singles and eventually reaching world number one. Her rivalry with Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi and China’s top players has produced some of the most compelling women’s singles matches in recent memory. She claimed silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Asian Games 2026 Preview
An Se-young enters the Asian Games as one of the top contenders in women’s singles badminton. She will face fierce competition from Akane Yamaguchi (Japan) on home soil and China’s top players. Her aggressive style, rapid footwork, and powerful smash make her a constant threat. A gold at the Asian Games would be a major statement for the young South Korean.
FAQs
What is An Se-young’s world ranking?
An Se-young reached world number one in badminton women’s singles during 2022–23. Her ranking fluctuates with competition results; she remains one of the top-ranked players in the world heading into 2026.
Did An Se-young win the Olympics?
An Se-young won a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics in women’s badminton singles. She is considered a strong contender for gold at the Asian Games 2026.
Who are An Se-young’s main rivals at the Asian Games?
An Se-young’s main rivals at the Asian Games 2026 include Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi (three-time World Champion), China’s He Bingjiao, and India’s PV Sindhu.
