Main Korean delegation arrives in Nagoya
NAGOYA, Japan — The main batch of the Korean delegation to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games arrived in the main host city in central Japan on Thursday, with their sights set on challenging the host country in the medal race set to begin this weekend. The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) said 122 athletes and officials from six sports arrived at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Tokoname,…
NAGOYA, Japan — A large contingent of the Korean delegation to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games touched down in the host city on Thursday, aiming to challenge Japan for the top spot in the medal standings. According to the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC), 122 athletes and officials from six sports arrived at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Tokoname, a 30-kilometer stretch south of Nagoya.
These arrivals joined athletes already competing in football, volleyball, and basketball, among other sports, the opening ceremony of which is scheduled for Saturday, with the competition set to conclude on October 4.
The KSOC is aiming for around 45 gold medals, with Korea participating in 41 out of the 43 sports available. China is anticipated to continue its dominance in the medal race, leaving Korea and Japan to vie for second place. In the previous Asian Games held three years ago, Japan secured second place with 52 gold medals, outpacing Korea by 10. Notable athletes leading the delegation's procession through the Japanese airport upon arrival included table tennis player Shin Yu-bin and badminton player Seo Seung-jae.
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