# An Se-young wins 2026 BWF World Championship

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/an-se-young-wins-2026-bwf-world-championship
> Updated: 2026-08-24T00:25:00.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 2.

South Korean badminton player An Se-young won the women’s singles title at the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi, India. An Se-young defeated defending champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in the final with a score of 21-17, 21-14.

An Se-young completed the tournament without dropping a single game. Despite facing recent concerns regarding a left foot injury, she utilized defensive strength and sharp attacks to secure her first world championship title in three years. Akane Yamaguchi received the silver medal.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: An Se-young wins women's singles gold at BWF World Championships

An Se-young won the women's singles gold at the BWF World Championships in India, defeating Akane Yamaguchi 2-0 in a dominant tournament performance.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/an-se-young-wins-womens-singles-gold-at-bwf-world-championships

### 2026-08-21: An Se-young wins 2026 BWF World Championship title

An Se-young wins her second BWF World Championship title in New Delhi, defeating Akane Yamaguchi without dropping a game. Indonesia's eFootball team also qualifies for the FIFAe World Cup 2026.

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-hosts-international-archery-and-golf-championships

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