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  "id": 11922833,
  "title": "Celtic star Yang celebrates as Korea win gold in Asian Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/celtic-star-yang-celebrates-as-korea-win-gold-in-asian-games",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T12:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/celtic-star-yang-celebrates-korea-122000062.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Huge congratulations to Yang who has earned a gold medal at the Asian Games after South Korea beat Japan 1-0 in the final of the tournament with Eom Jisung scoring the winning goal…5th September 202...",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/asian-games-close-in-japan-after-records-rancour-and-rain",
        "published": "2026-10-04T06:30:28.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "UAE sign off Asian Games campaign with second equestrian medal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/uae-sign-off-asian-games-campaign-with-second-equestrian-medal",
        "published": "2026-10-04T09:27:22.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Asian Games end after turmoil, triumph",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/asian-games-end-after-turmoil-triumph",
        "published": "2026-10-04T10:16:50.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Asian Games close in Japan after records, rancour, rain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/asian-games-close-in-japan-after-records-rancour-rain",
        "published": "2026-10-04T10:21:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(Asiad) 20th Asian Games draw to conclusion with celebration of athletic feats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/asiad-20th-asian-games-draw-to-conclusion-with-celebration-of",
        "published": "2026-10-04T10:29:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Asian Games close in Japan after record-breaking feats and young stars shine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/asian-games-close-in-japan-after-record-breaking-feats-and-young",
        "published": "2026-10-04T10:35:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Asian Games close after fortnight of turmoil and teenage triumph",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/asian-games-close-after-fortnight-of-turmoil-and-teenage-triumph",
        "published": "2026-10-04T10:36:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "[Asian Games] 20th Asian Games draw to conclusion with celebration of athletic feats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/asian-games-20th-asian-games-draw-to-conclusion-with-celebration-of",
        "published": "2026-10-04T10:52:03.000Z"
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  "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."
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