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World Badminton: Ahn Se-young Conquers Chinese Masters, Samsung Life Trio Triumphs
Se-young’s Fabulous Year Culminates in Another Super 750 Title
The ‘Shuttlecock Empress’, Ahn Se-young of Samsung Life, has continuing her red-hot form, capturing the 2025 World Badminton Federation (BWF) World Tour Super 750 Chinese Masters in Shenzhen, China. This monumental victory adds another feather to her cap, summing up an extraordinary year on the international badminton scene.
Prize Money and BWF Payout Criteria
Ahn Se-young’s triumph at the Chinese Masters came with a hefty prize. With a total prize pool of $1.25 million, she took home a cool $87,500, amounting to 7% of the total purse, as per BWF’s prize distribution standards. The payouts vary based on the competition’s grade, with higher-grade tournaments offering a larger percentage to the winner.
- Super 750 and 1000 tournaments (Women’s Singles): 7-8%
- Super 500, 300, and 100 tournaments (Women’s Singles): 7.5%
Ahn Se-young’s Impressive Run
Ahn’s climb to the summit this year has been nothing short of remarkable. She has won three Super 750 tournaments – Malaysia Open, Korea Open, and Indonesia Open – and one Super 1000 event, the China Open. Her only minor setback came at the Singapore Open Super 750, where she bowed out in the quarterfinals.
Samsung Life’s Men’s Doubles Dominance
The Samsung Life team’s success isn’t restricted to Ahn Se-young alone; its duo, Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae, has been equally impressive in men’s doubles. They complemented Ahn’s victory by clinching the Chinese Masters title, their seventh international championship of the year.
The duo has earned $575,270 in prize money so far, with a gold medal at the prestigious World Championships – which comes without additional prize money – being the highlight of their remarkable season.
FAQ
- Q: How many Super 750 titles has Ahn Se-young won this year?
- A: Three
- Q: How much prize money has the Samsung Life men’s doubles pair earned in 2025?
- A: $575,270
Pro Tip
Follow Ahn Se-young and Kim Won-ho/Seo Seung-jae’s progress on the BWF website (bwfbadminton.org) and their social media channels for exclusive updates and content.
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