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How can I beat you? China's Wang Zhiyi asks An Se-young after 21st defeat; the answer is 'a secret.'
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How can I beat you? China's Wang Zhiyi asks An Se-young after 21st defeat; the answer is 'a secret.'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Badminton rivals An Se-young of South Korea and Wang Zhiyi of China shared a friendly moment after their match, with Wang Zhiyi asking An Se-young how she manages to win.
  • An Se-young, who defeated Wang Zhiyi for the 21st time, responded that her winning strategy is a secret.
  • The interaction, captured in a video shared by the Badminton World Federation, highlights the sportsmanship between the two athletes despite their competitive rivalry.

In a display of sportsmanship that has charmed fans, badminton rivals An Se-young of South Korea and Wang Zhiyi of China shared a warm exchange after their latest match. While fierce competitors on the court, their camaraderie off the court has become a talking point.

Wang Zhiyi, having just suffered her 21st defeat against An Se-young, directly asked the South Korean player, "How can I beat you?" The question, posed with apparent genuine curiosity, was met with a playful yet firm response from An Se-young: "That's a secret."

How can I beat you?

— Wang ZhiyiWang Zhiyi's question to An Se-young after their match.

The Badminton World Federation shared a clip of this interaction on their social media, captioning it simply as "Friendship." The video showcases a moment of mutual respect and lightheartedness between two top athletes who frequently face off. This glimpse into their relationship off the court offers a humanizing contrast to their intense on-court battles, resonating with fans who appreciate the blend of competition and camaraderie in professional sports.

That's a secret.

— An Se-youngAn Se-young's playful response to Wang Zhiyi's question.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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