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…
Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho, the world's top-ranked men's doubles team in badminton, announced their intention to reclaim their winning streak at the upcoming world championships. As the defending champions, they will attempt to become the first Korean men's doubles team to successfully defend a world title, as Seo aims for his third consecutive crown.
Last year, they secured the title together, with Seo partnering with Kang Min-hyuk. Despite their victory, Seo emphasized that the focus should remain on securing another championship. Kim expressed his team's desire to repeat as champions, recalling fond memories of their previous triumph. The pair enjoyed a highly successful 2025 season, clinching a record-breaking 11 titles at BWF international events, including their first world crown together. In contrast, their performance in subsequent competitions has been less impressive.
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