{
  "id": 3207627,
  "title": "Swimmer eager for return to familiar Tokyo arena for Asian Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/swimmer-eager-for-return-to-familiar-tokyo-arena-for-asian-games-3207627",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T06:28:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260825007500315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Korean swimmer Hwang Sun-woo expressed his eagerness to compete at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, the main venue for swimming events during the upcoming Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Hwang, 23, made his international debut at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, setting an Asian record in the men's 100-meter freestyle and breaking an 11-year national record in the 200m freestyle. This performance propelled him to become a prominent figure in international swimming, securing one gold, two silver, and one bronze medal at world championships over the following three years, and winning six medals at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, including two golds. Despite his success, Hwang faced a setback at the 2024 Paris Olympics, failing to qualify for the 200m freestyle final. However, he adjusted his mindset post-Olympics, which led to a new personal best in the 200m freestyle during the National Sports Festival. Hwang will participate in multiple freestyle events during the Asian Games, including the 100m and 200m races, as well as the 4x100m and 4x200m freestyle relays. He aims to secure medals in all his races and improve his personal records, with a target of achieving a time under 1 minute and 43 seconds in the 200m freestyle. The defending Asian Games champion in the 4x200m freestyle relay, South Korea, is currently trailing behind China and Japan in the competition for the title, but Hwang maintains confidence in his team's prospects.",
  "summary": "JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Nagoya will be the main host city of ...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Swimmer eager for return to familiar Tokyo arena for Asian Games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/swimmer-eager-for-return-to-familiar-tokyo-arena-for-asian-games",
        "published": "2026-08-25T06:47:02.000Z"
      }
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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."
}