Korean shooting team targets 5 gold medals at Asian Games
Riding a wave of recent success, the Korean national shooting team will take aim at bringing home five gold medals from the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, the squad's head coach said Monday. Chang Kap-seok, in charge of the shooting delegation, unveiled his team's goal during the media day at the Jincheon National Team Training Center in Jincheon, some 85 kilometers south of Seoul. Chang oversaw…
The Korean national shooting team aims to secure five gold medals at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, according to head coach Chang Kap-seok. During a media briefing at the Jincheon National Team Training Center, Chang detailed the team's objective. Earlier, Korea achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning three gold medals and six overall medals, ranking second only to China.
In the 2023 Asian Games, Korea secured 14 medals, placing third behind China and India. Coach Chang expressed his team's determination to honor their country, stating their goal is to win five gold medals, nine silver medals, and five bronze medals, showcasing the progress of Korean shooting. The Asian Games will be held in Nagoya, Japan, and its surrounding regions.
Shooting competition begins on September 20, the day after the opening ceremony, and concludes on October 1. Korea will send its shooting delegation to participate in the event.
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