{
  "id": 454927,
  "title": "Finally feeling confident, veteran shooter ready for Asian Games debut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/finally-feeling-confident-veteran-shooter-ready-for-asian-games-debut",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T08:19:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260810008400315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "JINCHEN, South Korea - Veteran marksman So Seung-seob, now 47, has finally found confidence in his shooting abilities ahead of his Asian Games debut. The South Korean pistol shooter attributes his newfound assurance to his teenage son, who also shoots. This inspired So to become more attentive to his own training, resulting in a gradual increase in self-belief.\n\nSo aims to represent his country at the Asian Games, which are set to take place next month in Japan. He has been striving to secure a spot on the national team since 1998, long before some of his current teammates were even born. So emphasizes the camaraderie within the team, noting that everyone learns from each other despite the age difference.\n\nHe has witnessed the potential of young athletes, stating that age is not a barrier to achieving success. This perspective has revitalized his own performance. So won a team gold and an individual bronze at the world championships last year. However, he admits that his family's reaction to his qualification was understated. His son simply urged him to perform well, with the promise of celebration afterward.\n\nDespite his introverted nature, So desires to keep a low profile during the competition. He believes that simplicity and a positive attitude are key to his success. So enjoys sports, particularly baseball, but nothing surpasses the satisfaction he derives from his own sport. When stressed, he finds solace in shooting, as his focus helps alleviate tension. So maintains a daily shooting routine, never going more than three days without it.",
  "summary": "JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- He has been in competitive shooting f...",
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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."
}