I will stay as No. 1, Se-young tells Zhiyi and rivals


Queen of shuttle: South Korea’s An Se-young returns a shot during the Malaysian Open badminton action at Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Reigning Olympic Games champion An Se-young of South Korea is out to stay ahead of China's Wang Zhiyi and maintain her position as the world No. 1.

However, the competition is fierce, with Zhiyi emerging as a serious contender to overtake the spot.

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