Seo Seung-jae wins All-England men's doubles title

Seo Seung-jae of South Korea has captured the spotlight after winning the All-England badminton title with his partner Kim Won-ho. They ended a 13-year wait for South Korea, defeating Indonesia's Leo Rolly-Bagas Maulana in a close match that finished 21-19, 21-19. At 27 years old, Seung-jae demonstrated impressive skills and aggressive play. His victory marks his first All-England title, after several attempts, and adds to his impressive record of 14 men's doubles titles since 2018. He has also won titles in mixed doubles, showcasing his versatility on the court. Kim Won-ho, 25, credited Seung-jae for his leadership and guidance during their partnership. He expressed gratitude for the coaching support they received, particularly mentioning their late coach Jung, who had been influential in their careers. The day was also significant for the women's singles, where reigning Olympic champion An Se-young won her second All-England title. She triumphed over Wang Zhiyi of China in a hard-fought match that lasted 95 minutes. In the men's singles, Shi Yuqi of China won his second All-England title by defeating Taiwan's Lee Chia-hao. In the other finals, Japan’s Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida won the women's doubles, while China's Guo Xinwai and Chen Fanghui secured victory in the mixed doubles. The event was a memorable one for South Korea, highlighting the country's badminton talents.