Chinese shuttlers showcased their strength by advancing in all five events at the intense Badminton Asia Championships held in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. Running from April 9 to 14, this tournament served as the final opportunity for Asian players to secure their spots for the Paris Olympic Games.
A standout match of the day featured South Korea's world number one, An Se-young, going head-to-head with Japan's Nozomi Okuhara. The showdown was crucial, as both athletes aimed to outperform fellow Japanese player Aya Ohori to earn an Olympic berth.
In a gripping contest that lasted 89 minutes, An Se-young delivered a hard-fought comeback victory with scores of 21-15, 18-21, 21-17, effectively ending Okuhara's hopes for Olympic qualification.
\"I couldn't find my legs in the third game, but I kept telling myself to keep running on the court. I have tried my best. I will adjust my mentality and prepare for the upcoming Uber Cup,\" said Japan's former world number one in tears.
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Team China advance in Badminton Asia Championships, An ousts Okuhara
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