With 21 gold medals, S. Korea counting on more from archery, taekwondo in final week
NAGOYA, Japan — South Korea has entered the final week of the medal competition at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in central Japan, having bagged 21 gold medals, about halfway to its target of about 45 gold medals. In the early going, the country's basketball teams thrived with three gold medals — one each in the men's and women's 5x5 hoops and in the men's 3x3 basketball. Among other team sports,…
NAGOYA, Japan — South Korea's medal tally stands at 21 golds as the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games enter their final week, with the nation aiming to amass around 45 gold medals. The country's basketball teams made an early impact, securing three golds: one in men's 5x5 hoops, one in women's 5x5 hoops, and one in men's 3x3 basketball. South Korea claimed its fifth straight gold in baseball and its maiden gold in women's handball since 2018.
On the fencing front, South Korea's fencers achieved four gold medals, with Oh Sang-uk winning the men's sabre individual event and leading the team gold medal. Surprising champions were seen in artistic gymnastics and canoe sprint. Meanwhile, South Korea faced challenges in swimming and table tennis, where they only won three bronze medals, marking a low point in their Asian Games history.
As the competition nears its end, South Korea anticipates more gold medals in the concluding phases.
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