Veteran divers looking to end China stranglehold in Asian Games diving
JINCHEON — Korean diver Kim Su-ji has won nothing but bronze medals in her Asian Games career — one in 2018 and two more in 2023. The 28-year-old would love some medals of a different color at this year's competition in Japan. "Obviously, I always want to win gold medals, because I have won enough bronze medals already," Kim said Tuesday at a joint national swimming team press conference at the…
JINCHEON — South Korean diver Kim Su-ji has only secured bronze medals throughout her Asian Games diving career, with a win in 2018 and two more in 2023. At 28 years old, the athlete hopes to claim a gold medal this year during the competition in Japan. Reflecting on her past experiences, Kim expressed her desire to enjoy the competition and not solely focus on winning.
In the 2023 Asian Games, Kim Su-ji teamed up with fellow diver Park Ha-reum to compete in the synchronized 3-meter springboard event, securing a bronze medal. This time around, Kim has a new partner, 22-year-old Kim Na-hyun. Kim expressed her excitement about the change, stating that her diving programs now feature high degrees of difficulty, a level previously adjusted to accommodate her previous partner.
Kim Na-hyun's ability to match Kim Su-ji's skill set has allowed her to regain her confidence and anticipate strong results in this year's competition.
For Kim to secure a gold medal, she and her new partner will face the daunting task of overcoming decades-long dominance by China, a nation that has claimed every diving gold medal at every Asian Games since the event's inception.
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