[PHOTOS] S. Korea brings down Japan to claim Asiad gold
South Korea’s Lee Hae-ran dribbles the ball during the women's basketball final match against Japan on Day 7 of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, Japan, Saturday. Korea won 75-70. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
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South Korea's women's basketball team secured a hard-fought 75-70 victory over Japan on Saturday, capturing the gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Lee Hae-ran led the Korean charge, skillfully dribbling and shooting her way to success during the intense final match.
Japan's Mona Tateyama and Kang Lee-seul put up a valiant effort, but South Korea's tenacity and teamwork ultimately proved too much to overcome.
As the Korean players embraced each other in celebration, they proudly displayed their hard-earned gold medals, marking a significant triumph for the nation in the international basketball arena.
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