South KoreanFemaleBadmintonMedalist

Kim Shin-young (badminton)

Kim Shin-young is a South Korean retired badminton player who competed in women's and mixed doubles, representing her country in major international tournaments including the Olympics and Asian Games.

1. Player Career

Kim Shin-young's professional badminton career saw her participate in several high-profile international tournaments, where she achieved significant results in both women's and mixed doubles categories.

1.1. Major Participated Tournaments

Kim Shin-young competed in the most prestigious multi-sport events, representing South Korea on the global and continental stages.

1.1.1. Olympics

Kim Shin-young participated in the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics.

1.1.2. Asian Games

She also competed at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games, where she earned a silver medal as part of the women's team event.

1.2. Results by Major Tournament

Kim Shin-young's career was marked by numerous medal-winning performances and strong finishes across a range of international badminton events.

1.2.1. World Cup

Kim Shin-young achieved two medals at the Badminton World Cup.

Women's doubles

YearVenuePartnerOpponentScoreResult
1996Jakarta, IndonesiaKim Mee-hyangGe Fei / Gu Jun2-15, 4-15Bronze



Mixed doubles

YearVenuePartnerOpponentScoreResult
1995Jakarta, IndonesiaKim Dong-moonTri Kusharyanto / Minarti Timur9-15, 18-13, 12-15Silver

1.2.2. Asian Championships

She secured two bronze medals in mixed doubles at the Badminton Asia Championships.

Mixed doubles

YearVenuePartnerOpponentScoreResult
1996Pancasila Hall, Surabaya, IndonesiaHa Tae-kwonTri Kusharyanto / Lili Tampi10-15, 4-15Bronze
1995Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, Beijing, ChinaKim Dong-moonLiu Jianjun / Ge Fei16-18, 11-15Bronze

1.2.3. Asian Cup

Kim Shin-young earned a bronze medal in mixed doubles at the Badminton Asian Cup.

Mixed doubles

YearVenuePartnerOpponentScoreResult
1995Xinxing Gymnasium, Qingdao, ChinaHa Tae-kwonKim Dong-moon / Gil Young-ah-, -Bronze

1.2.4. East Asian Games

At the East Asian Games, Kim Shin-young won a gold medal in women's doubles and a silver medal in the women's team event.

Women's doubles

YearVenuePartnerOpponentScoreResult
1993Shanghai, ChinaShon Hye-jooQin Yiyuan / Zhang Ning15-12, 15-11Gold

1.2.5. World Junior Championships

Kim Shin-young secured a silver medal at the BWF World Junior Championships.

Mixed doubles

YearVenuePartnerOpponentScoreResult
1992Istora Senayan, Jakarta, IndonesiaKim Dong-moonJim Laugesen / Rikke Olsen11-15, 17-18Silver

1.2.6. IBF World Grand Prix

The International Badminton Federation (IBF) sanctioned the World Badminton Grand Prix series, which began in 1983. Kim Shin-young achieved a victory and multiple runner-up finishes in these tournaments.

Women's doubles

YearTournamentPartnerOpponentScoreResult
1996Swedish OpenKim Mee-hyangHelene Kirkegaard / Rikke Olsen18-13, 12-15, 10-15Runner-up
1996Korea OpenKim Mee-hyangGil Young-ah / Jang Hye-ock15-11, 11-15, 4-15Runner-up
1996Chinese Taipei OpenKim Mee-hyangGe Fei / Gu Jun8-15, 13-15Runner-up
1995U.S. OpenKim Mee-hyangGil Young-ah / Jang Hye-ock9-15, 4-15Runner-up
1995Swedish OpenKim Mee-hyangHan Jingna / Ye Zhaoying12-15, 15-12, 15-8Winner



Mixed doubles

YearTournamentPartnerOpponentScoreResult
1995Chinese Taipei OpenKim Dong-moonJens Eriksen / Rikke Olsen10-15, 5-15Runner-up

1.2.7. IBF International

Kim Shin-young also competed in IBF International tournaments, achieving both a win and a runner-up position.

Women's doubles

YearTournamentPartnerOpponentScoreResult
1992Wimbledon OpenKim Jae-jungMarina Andrievskaya / Elena Rybkina1-15, 15-5, 7-15Runner-up
1991Hungarian InternationalPark Soo-yunChoi Ma-ree / Ra Kyung-min15-9, 15-6Winner