Korean Duo Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho Claim Kumamoto Masters Title, Match BWF Wins Record
Kumamoto, Japan - Seo Seung-jae and kim Won-ho have etched their names into badminton history, securing victory at the Kumamoto Masters in Japan and tying for the second-most wins in a single season in Badminton World Federation (BWF) history with 10 titles. This achievement also marks a new high for doubles teams, surpassing previous records.
This season, the Korean pair participated in 16 international competitions, amassing a remarkable record of 10 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze medals. Their 10 wins tie them with 2024 Paris Olympics mixed doubles gold medalist zheng Shiwei and Huang Yacong (China, retired in 2022) for the most wins in a single season as a doubles player. The overall BWF record for most wins in a single season, across both singles and doubles, remains at 11, held by Kento Momota (Japan, retired) in men’s singles in 2019.
The Kumamoto Masters final against Midorikawa and Yamashita proved a hard-fought battle. Despite a strong start, Seo and Kim dropped the first game after facing aggressive smashes from their opponents, falling behind 14-13 and ultimately losing 20-22. Thay rebounded strongly in the second game, taking an early lead and securing a 21-16 victory. The deciding game saw a grueling rally,with the Korean duo ultimately prevailing 21-16 after a six-point run,culminating in a celebratory moment with national team coach Park Joo-bong.
