{
  "id": 15524465,
  "title": "Badminton star An Se-young sets record for most int'l women's singles titles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/badminton-star-an-se-young-sets-record-for-most-intl-womens-singles",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T00:21:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261019001800315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul, October 19 - South Korean badminton sensation An Se-young has shattered the record for most international women's singles titles, according to the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The record-breaking victory came at the Denmark Open on Sunday, with An's win marking her 47th international championship, surpassing the previous record held by Indonesian legend Susi Susanti. BWF records commence from 1989, excluding titles from regional competitions. An has maintained the world No. 1 ranking for an impressive 105 consecutive weeks. In 2025, she clinched a staggering 11 titles in a single season and is on track to match that feat this year, boasting nine victories so far. During the Denmark Open final, An emerged triumphant over Japan's Akane Yamaguchi, despite trailing in every set and grappling with a suspected right ankle injury. Her tally of six BWF World Tour titles, along with gold medals from the Asian Championships, BWF World Championships, and Asian Games in 2026, further solidifies her dominance. An has managed to secure just one loss all season, a defeat in the All England Open final in March. She is set to compete in the French Open this week, where she previously triumphed in 2019, 2024, and 2025.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- With her latest victory in Denmark over the weekend, ...",
  "key_points": [
    "An Se-young sets new record with 47 international women's singles titles",
    "Dominates Denmark Open final against Akane Yamaguchi despite injury",
    "Secures nine BWF World Tour titles in 2025, aiming for another 11"
  ],
  "editors_take": "An Se-young’s latest victory cements her era of dominance by establishing a new benchmark for international success and surpassing the long-standing records of badminton legends.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Badminton star An Se-young sets record for most int'l women's singles titles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/badminton-star-an-se-young-sets-record-for-most-intl-womens-singles-15524535",
        "published": "2026-10-19T00:37:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}