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(LEAD) (Asiad) S. Korea's Jang Se-yun wins silver in women's judo at Asian Games

NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Jang Se-yun won the silver med...

(LEAD) (Asiad) S. Korea's Jang Se-yun wins silver in women's judo at Asian Games

South Korea's judoka Jang Se-yun claimed silver in the women's -52 kg category at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on September 30. This marked South Korea's first judo medal at the Asian Games. Jang was defeated by Uzbekistan's Sita Kadamboeva in the final match. Despite losing, Jang expressed disappointment but remained focused on the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, believing the silver medal would provide renewed motivation.

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