Celtic star Yang celebrates as Korea win gold in Asian Games

Celtic winger Yang Hyun-Jun celebrated a significant achievement as South Korea secured a gold medal in the Asian Games, which came with an added benefit for the footballer. The 24-year-old Celtic player scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory against Japan, marking his team's fourth consecutive title win. The triumph provided Yang with an exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service, subject to completing a period of basic training.

The announcement came as a relief for both Yang and former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill, who had expressed concern over Yang's form and potential absence from the team due to a hamstring injury. The Scottish Premiership footballer had been substituted in the previous two matches and was listed as doubtful for the upcoming match against St. Mirren.

As Celtic faces a series of challenging fixtures, including a trip to Lisbon and a return match against Hearts, Yang's return to the squad could prove invaluable for the team's performance.