Baseball team lands in Nagoya with eyes set on 5th straight gold
NAGOYA, Japan — The national baseball team arrived in the main Asian Games host city of Nagoya on Friday, three days before starting its quest for Korea's fifth consecutive gold medal. Manager Ryu Ji-hyun and his players arrived at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Tokoname, some 30 kilometers south of Nagoya, just before 1 p.m. Friday. Made up of stars from the top domestic league, the…
The Korean national baseball team touched down in Nagoya, Japan on Friday, three days prior to their campaign for the country's fifth gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games. Manager Ryu Ji-hyun and his men touched down at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Tokoname, roughly 30 kilometers south of Nagoya, just before 1 p.m. on Friday.
Comprised of top talents from the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), Korea is widely viewed as a formidable contender for the gold medal. Ryu Ji-hyun, speaking to reporters at the airport, emphasized the significance of representing the nation. "Representing the country carries a lot of weight and responsibility," Ryu stated. "Our process has been smooth and I think the outcome will be good, too."
The manager, arriving in Nagoya with a blend of excitement and nerves, expressed optimism upon seeing the cheerful demeanor of his players. Korea is set to kick off its Group B fixtures on Monday against Chinese Taipei at 6:30 p.m. at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Baseball Stadium in Okazaki, situated about 50 kilometers southeast of Nagoya.
The team's subsequent match is scheduled against Hong Kong at 6:30 p.m. on the following Tuesday at Toyohashi Municipal Baseball Stadium in Toyohashi, located approximately 85 kilometers away.
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