Blunder At Asian Games 2026! North Korea’s Anthem Accidentally Played Before South Korea’s Hockey Match, Players Left Confused | VIDEO
The Asian Games 2026 had a moment of controversy on Friday when the organisers accidentally played North Korea’s national anthem before South Korea’s men’s field hockey match against Bangladesh. The unusual incident took place ahead of the Pool A fixture at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara. Wrong anthem. Another Asian Games embarrassment. The North Korean national anthem was played…
The Asian Games 2026 faced an embarrassing moment on Friday when the wrong anthem was played before a South Korea men's field hockey match. Organisers accidentally played the North Korean national anthem instead of the South Korean one during the Pool A fixture at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara. South Korean players were left bewildered as the anthem played over the speakers.
Some players stood in attention, while others stared awkwardly at each other. Officials soon recognized their mistake and halted the anthem, replacing it with the correct South Korean national anthem. The incident quickly went viral on social media as videos of the confused players circulated widely. This mishap, involving two neighboring countries technically at war, left the organizers red-faced.
Despite the incident, South Korea managed to focus and secure a 5-0 victory over Bangladesh in their opening game of the tournament. The Asian Games 2026 has already seen several complications, including difficulties in finding accommodation and disruptions with food and travel. The traditional flag hoisting ceremony, involving India among other teams, was first delayed, then disrupted before finally taking place on Friday after organizers resolved an unspecified issue.
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