Badminton star An Se-young sets record for most int'l women's singles titles
With her latest victory in Denmark over the weekend, Korean badminton star An Se-young set the record for the most international titles in the women's singles, the sport's international governing body said Monday. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced on its social media that An's title at the Denmark Open on Sunday was her 47th international championship, one more than the former…
Korean badminton superstar An Se-young has shattered the record for most international women's singles titles, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced on Monday. Se-young's triumph at the Denmark Open on Sunday marked her 47th international championship, surpassing the previous record held by Indonesian legend Susi Susanti by one.
The BWF clarified that titles from regional events are not included in these calculations, and records have been meticulously maintained since 1989. Se-young has been the world's top-ranked player for an impressive 105 consecutive weeks. In 2025, she claimed an unprecedented 11 titles in a single season, and she is on track to match that tally this year, boasting nine victories thus far.
During the Denmark Open final, Se-young battled back from a losing position in every game, grappling with what appeared to be a right ankle injury. Excluding team competitions, Se-young has secured six titles on the BWF World Tour and added gold medals from the Asian Championships, World Championships, and Asian Games in 2026. Remarkably, she has only suffered one loss throughout the entire season.
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