[PHOTOS] S. Korea upsets China in water polo
South Korean players line up for the national anthem before the men’s water polo preliminary round Group B match against China on Day 7 of the 20th Asian Games at the Nagoya City General Gymnasium Rainbow Pool in Nagoya, Saturday, Sept. 26. South Korea won 15-14. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
On Day 7 of the 20th Asian Games, South Korea emerged victorious in a closely contested water polo match against China. The Asian powerhouse defeated their rivals with a score of 15-14. Korean players celebrated their triumph on the pool deck. The game took place at the Nagoya City General Gymnasium Rainbow Pool in Nagoya, Japan.
Seoul's athletes displayed exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the match. China's players were visibly frustrated with the loss, visibly disappointed in their performance. South Korea's players were visibly elated with their victory. The match was the first of two Group B preliminary round games for both teams. Korea's win secured their place in the next round of competition.
China will face Japan in their next match. This was South Korea's second water polo win at the Asian Games. The Asian Games is held every four years and features athletes from across Asia competing in a variety of sports.
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