[Asian Games] S. Korea gets revenge on Japan, wins Asiad handball gold
After losing 29-19 to Japan in the women's handball final at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023, Korean players had been waiting for a chance to avenge that defeat over the past three years. Three years later, at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the two countries met again in the gold medal match on Sunday. Korea beat Japan 27-23 in the sixth and final round of the women's handball competition to win…
![[Asian Games] S. Korea gets revenge on Japan, wins Asiad handball gold](/img/10214658)
In a display of sporting revenge, South Korea claimed the women's handball gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, defeating Japan 27-23 in their gold medal match. This victory marked the first time Korea had triumphed in handball since 2018, following a 29-19 loss to Japan in the Hangzhou Asian Games three years prior.
Goalkeeper Park Sae-young played a crucial role in the win, contributing with 12 saves throughout the match. She expressed her joy, stating, "The loss made our hearts bleed three years ago, but this victory made us extremely happy."
The Korean women's handball team, along with Japan, had been undefeated leading up to the final match. Both teams had won five games each. The gold medal winner was determined based on their final round-robin standings in the sixth and final group round match. Captain Kwon Han announced her team's intention to continue competing against Japan in future tournaments, including the Olympics, vowing to work towards another victory.
Written by urgent.news from The Korea Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
