South Korean table tennis star Shin Yu-bin (Korean Air, world ranking No. 11) has advanced to the quarterfinals of the women's singles at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
On September 26, at the Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, Shin defeated Kazakhstan's Zhaureishi Akasheva (ranked 115) with a commanding score of 4-0 (11-7, 11-5, 11-5, 11-4) in the round of 16.
Shin showcased her superior skills against Akasheva, finishing the match in just 22 minutes.
Having already secured bronze medals in both mixed doubles and women's team events, Shin is now aiming for another medal in singles. She won a bronze medal in singles at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games.
In the quarterfinals, Shin will face the winner of the match between China's Wang Manyu (ranked No. 1) and Hong Kong's Doo Hoi Kem (ranked 35).
Shin is likely to meet Wang Manyu in the quarterfinals, against whom she has faced defeat in all six previous encounters.
Later in the afternoon, Shin will team up with Joo Cheon-hee (Samsung Life) in the women's doubles quarterfinals. A victory against Thailand's Sutthasini Sawettabut and Orawan Paranang will secure them a bronze medal.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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