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[PHOTOS] S. Korean men's sepak takraw falls 3-0 to Indonesia, ending medal hopes at Asian Games

South Korea's Jeong Ha-sung blocks the ball during a men's team regu sepak takraw Group A preliminary match against Indonesia at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Gymnasium, Sept. 23. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

[PHOTOS] S. Korean men's sepak takraw falls 3-0 to Indonesia, ending medal hopes at Asian Games

In a preliminary match of the men's sepak takraw Group A at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, South Korea's team suffered a devastating 3-0 defeat against Indonesia, potentially ending the nation's medal hopes.

South Korean players, including Jeong Ha-sung and Lim Tae-gyun, failed to secure a victory against their Indonesian opponents. The match, held at Mizuho Park Gymnasium on September 23, saw Indonesia dominate the field.

Family members of the South Korean players gathered on the sidelines, visibly distraught by the outcome. The loss undoubtedly dealt a significant blow to the South Korean team's medal aspirations at the Asian Games.

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