Top-ranked badminton men's doubles team seeking to return to winning ways at worlds
Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho, the world No. 1 men's doubles team in badminton, said Friday they will try to return to their winning ways at the upcoming world championships. Seo and Kim will be the defending champions at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships, which will begin Monday in New Delhi and conclude on Aug. 23. They will seek to become the first Korean men's doubles…
South Korean badminton players Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho, currently ranked as the world's top men's doubles team, announced their intention to reclaim their winning streak at the upcoming Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships. The tournament, set to commence on Monday in New Delhi and conclude on August 23, presents a significant opportunity for the duo to achieve a historic feat – becoming the first Korean men's doubles duo to successfully defend a world title.
Seo, who won the 2023 championship alongside a different partner, Kang Min-hyuk, expressed his determination during a press conference at Incheon International Airport, stating, "Although we won the title last year, whatever happened then is already in the past. We have to work even harder to win for the second year in a row." Kim, echoing the same sentiment, said, "We have some fond memories of winning this title last year and we will try our best to repeat as the champion."
The pair enjoyed an exceptional 2025 campaign, securing a record-tying 11 titles at BWF international events. Their win at the 2025 world championships stands in stark contrast to their less stellar performance in recent years.
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