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Olympic champion An accuses badminton association of injury ‘neglect’

AFP
Wednesday, Aug 07, 2024

SEOUL: South Korea´s sports ministry said Tuesday it would investigate allegations by new Olympic badminton champion An Se-young that she was neglected by her national federation while injured.

World number one An swept to gold on Monday in Paris with a 21-13, 21-16 victory over China´s He Bingjiao. Shortly after, the 22-year-old An shocked fans at home in South Korea by telling reporters: “I think it may be difficult to continue with the national team after this moment.” An accused the Korea Badminton Association of not providing adequate support while she was suffering from a knee injury sustained last year.