(LEAD) (Asiad) S. Korea wins gold in men's team rapid fire pistol shooting
NAGOYA, Japan, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea won the gold medal in the men's te...
On October 1, during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, South Korea's men's team secured the gold medal in the 25-meter rapid fire pistol event. The triumphant squad consisted of Yoon Seo-yeong, Song Jong-ho, and Lee Gun-hyeok, who amassed an impressive 1,749 points in the final round held at Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery in Toyota.
This victory marked South Korea's first gold in this event since the 2014 Asian Games, with Song Jong-ho contributing to the team's success for the second consecutive time. China secured the silver medal with 1,740 points, while Indonesia claimed the bronze with 1,720 points. In the individual competition, Lee ranked second with 588 points, Yoon secured third place with 581 points, and Song placed fourth with 580 points.
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Also reported by 4 other outlets
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- S. Korean Men’s Shooting Team Grabs Asian Games Gold in 25-Meter Rapid-Fire Pistol Event world.kbs.co.kr
- Japan wins marathon penalty shootout to set up clash with South Korea for gold japantimes.co.jp
- (Asiad) S. Korea wins gold in men's team rapid fire pistol shooting en.yna.co.kr
