(LEAD) (Olympics) World No. 1 An Se-young reaches semifinals in badminton women’s singles
World No. 1 An Se-young advanced to the semifinals of the women’s singles badminton event at the Paris Olympics on Saturday after knocking off her longtime rival from Japan.
An, the 2023 world champion, defeated Akane Yamaguchi 2-1 (15-21, 21-17, 21…