{
  "id": 10139635,
  "title": "(Asiad) Men's handball coach vows dogged defense vs. 3-time champion Qatar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/asiad-mens-handball-coach-vows-dogged-defense-vs-3-time-champion-qatar",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T04:33:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260927001200315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korean men's handball coach Cho Young-shin is determined to mount a strong defense against Qatar, the reigning 3-time champion, in the semifinals of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The two teams will clash at Entrio in Inazawa, northwest of Nagoya, with Korea aiming to end a 16-year title drought. Qatar, on the other hand, is seeking its fourth consecutive gold medal, which would set a new record for a winning streak in men's handball. Cho, who has returned to his coaching post after leading the team to gold in 2010, expressed optimism about his squad's progress, praising their unity and systematic improvements in strength and endurance. Despite falling to Bahrain in the group stage and drawing with Iran, South Korea managed to beat Kuwait 26-23. Cho warned that Qatar's level is higher than theirs but emphasized their confidence and the team's potential to battle through the game, highlighting the importance of tight defense and stretching the opponent's defense when in possession.",
  "summary": "NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- As South Korea sits within two wins of grabb...",
  "key_points": [
    "South Korean coach Cho Young-shin vows strong defense against 3-time champion Qatar.",
    "Qatar aims for fourth consecutive gold medal, setting new record.",
    "Cho emphasizes team's unity and systematic improvements in strength and endurance."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}