(Asiad) Veteran basketball forward says team overcame challenges in opening victory

South Korea's veteran forward Choi I-saem led her team to an impressive 106-40 opening victory at the Asian Games against Malaysia on Friday. The 32-year-old player, who is the team's oldest member, explained that her squad overcame challenges such as jet lag and unfamiliarity with the court to achieve the result. Choi and her teammates showed determination by not making excuses and focusing on their strengths, which helped them secure the win despite missing their first nine field goal attempts.

Choi's three-pointer with 3:58 left in the opening quarter gave South Korea a 9-8 lead, and they never trailed throughout the game. Choi emphasized the importance of tightening up defensively after the first half and playing at a faster pace in future games.