Source: Panoramic /Baptiste Autissier
[Saba Sports News] The 2024 Indonesia Badminton Open has concluded. In the women’s singles semifinals, Chinese player Wang Zhiyi lost 0-2 to South Korean player An Se-young. Following the game, the heartwarming interaction between the two caught the attention of fans. In a photo, it can be seen that An Se-young gives her headband to Wang Zhiyi, embraces her shoulders, and shares their emotions. Both of them wear adorable smiles on their faces. Some fans commented that being enemies on the field and friends off the field is the true embodiment of the Olympic spirit. According to technical statistics, the two even had a rally that lasted over 70 shots during the match, receiving warm applause from the audience. It is reported that they have been competing against each other since their time in the youth team. Looking at the current world rankings and competition results, An Se-young is in the lead, but Wang Zhiyi still has a chance to catch up as she is younger. An Se-young has recently demonstrated excellent competitive form, reaching the finals in Singapore and Indonesia consecutively. There is no doubt that she has become a strong contender for the gold medal in the women’s singles badminton event at the Paris Olympics.