(Asiad) Women's basketball captain speaks gold medal into existence

In the thrilling final match of the women's basketball gold medal game at the Asian Games, Kang Lee-seul, captain of the South Korean team, rallied her teammates to a hard-fought victory over Japan. Before stepping onto the court, Kang expressed her confidence, stating, "I felt we could win this game." The team duly responded, defeating Japan 75-70, South Korea's first women's basketball gold since 2014.

Kang, the veteran forward, contributed 21 points and seven rebounds, sealing the win with a clutch free throw with 14 seconds remaining. Despite facing a formidable opponent, the South Korean team maintained a strong lead in the first quarter, out-shooting Japan 72-32. Kang's pre-game pep talk, emphasizing their confidence and focus, seemed to pay off as they held onto their advantage and secured their historic win.