Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee, representing Korea in the women’s doubles badminton quarterfinal match, faced a tough defeat against China’s Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning at the Paris Olympics. The match took place at La Chapelle Arena Court 1 and unfortunately ended in a 2-0 loss for the Korean duo.
The first game saw Baek and Lee struggle as they lost 21-9 to the Chinese pair. Despite their efforts, they were unable to turn the tide in the second game, ultimately losing 21-13. With this loss, Korea’s hope for a medal in the doubles event was dashed, as both Korean women’s doubles teams were eliminated in the quarterfinals.
While Baek and Lee were unable to secure a spot on the podium, there is still hope for Korean badminton in other events. Players like An Se-young in the women’s singles and Kang Min-hyuk and Seo Seung-jae in the men’s doubles are still competing in the Games.
It was not just China that brought disappointment to the Korean camp, as Kim So-yeong and Kong Hee-young also faced defeat in the quarterfinals against Malaysia. This loss marked the end of their journey in the doubles event, despite winning a bronze medal in the same category at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
As the dust settles on the women’s doubles badminton event at the Paris Olympics, Korean fans are left to shift their focus to other remaining events where their athletes are still in contention. The road to the podium may have ended for Baek and Lee, but the spirit of competition and determination remains strong among the Korean badminton contingent.