1. Overview
Kim Na-young is a South Korean female badminton player, born on March 18, 1991. Throughout her career, she has achieved significant milestones, including a runner-up finish in mixed doubles at the 2016 Sydney International tournament. She has also attained notable world rankings across various badminton categories.
2. Life
2.1. Birth and Childhood
Kim Na-young was born on March 18, 1991, in South Korea. Her name in Hangul is 김나영Korean and in Hanja is 金誽永Korean. In Revised Romanization, her name is Gim NayeoungKorean, and in McCune-Reischauer, it is Kim NayŏngKorean.
3. Badminton Career
Kim Na-young's professional badminton career includes participation in various international tournaments, where she has achieved significant results and reached notable world rankings across different categories.
3.1. Major Tournament Achievements
Kim Na-young has achieved notable results in BWF International Challenge and BWF International Series tournaments.
Her specific achievement in mixed doubles is detailed below:
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sydney International | Jung Young-keun | Yang Ming-tse | 13-21, 20-22 | Runner-up |
3.2. Highest Rankings
Kim Na-young has achieved career-high rankings in all three main categories of badminton. Her highest world ranking in women's singles was 320, achieved on October 6, 2016. In women's doubles, her highest ranking was 718, recorded on October 13, 2016. For mixed doubles, she reached her highest ranking of 418 on September 22, 2016.