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  "id": 5282803,
  "title": "Swimmer eyes 2nd straight Korean MVP award at Asian Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/swimmer-eyes-2nd-straight-korean-mvp-award-at-asian-games-5282803",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T08:27:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260903/swimmer-eyes-2nd-straight-korean-mvp-award-at-asian-games"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korean swimmer Kim Woo-min announced on Thursday his intention to pursue a second consecutive Most Valuable Player (MVP) title for the Korean delegation at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. Kim secured the MVP award at the 2023 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, where he claimed three gold medals. Speaking to reporters before the national delegation launch ceremony at the Jincheon National Training Center in Jincheon, South Korea, Kim expressed his desire to win his second straight MVP award, acknowledging it would not be an easy task. The defending champion in the 400-meter and 800-meter freestyle events, as well as the 4x200m freestyle relay, Kim emphasized his goal of winning as many medals as possible, with the 400m freestyle being the most crucial race. Despite a minor shoulder injury, Kim stated that it was not severe enough to impact his training. Other Korean athletes participating in the Sept. 19 - Oct. 4 competition expressed their focus on enjoying the experience and achieving the best possible outcomes, aiming to reach the podium.",
  "summary": "Korean swimmer Kim Woo-min said Thursday he will chase his second straight MVP honor for the national delegation at this month's Asian Games in Japan. Kim was voted the top athlete for Korea at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, where he snapped up three gold medals. \"I would love to win my second straight MVP award,\" Kim told reporters before the national delegation launch ceremony at the…",
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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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