N. Korean men's football coach vows best possible result at Asian Games
NAGOYA — The coach of North Korea's men's football team on Tuesday pledged to produce the best possible results at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, underscoring strong support from people of North Korean descent in Japan. "Every team aims to win a medal. We will do our best and work toward our goals," coach Ri Kwang-chon said during a press conference ahead of their first Pool B match against China…
North Korea's men's football coach, Ri Kwang-chon, has pledged to achieve the best possible results at the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, highlighting the strong support from North Korean descendants living in Japan. Speaking at a press conference, the coach emphasized the team's ambition to win a medal and advance from the group stage, which consists of Pool B featuring North Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, and China.
The 20th Asian Games, a significant multisport event in Japan after a 32-year hiatus, will commence on Saturday, with football and basketball matches already underway. North Korea's next match in the tournament is scheduled for Sunday against the UAE, with the top two teams from each of the four groups advancing to the quarterfinals.
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