{
  "id": 537301,
  "title": "Once aspiring journalist, rifle shooter hoping to pen memorable story at Asian Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/once-aspiring-journalist-rifle-shooter-hoping-to-pen-memorable-story",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T06:12:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260811/once-aspiring-journalist-rifle-shooter-hoping-to-pen-memorable-story-at-asian-games"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "JINCHEON — Before Kwon Yuna took up competitive shooting, she harbored aspirations of becoming a journalist. As a freshman in 2020, the high school sophomore joined her school's journalism club and quickly developed a passion for writing and reporting. Kwon's dreams of a career in journalism were derailed in 2021 when a school field trip to a shooting range sparked her interest in rifle shooting. Although she struggled during her first attempt at firing shots, Kwon was captivated by the sport. By 2022, the 21-year-old had achieved success in national junior competitions, winning medals and setting records. Set to make her Asian Games debut in Japan in September, Kwon will compete in the women's 10-meter air rifle event. While her days of writing articles may be behind her, Kwon anticipates that she will be featured in sports news stories if she secures a podium finish at the Aiichi Nagoya Asian Games. Kwon expressed her dedication to the sport, stating, \"I feel I have worked extremely hard and hopefully it will all pay off.\"",
  "summary": "JINCHEON — Before she picked up competitive shooting in her second year in high school, Kwon Yuna had taken interest in journalism. As a freshman in 2020, Kwon, who enjoyed reading and writing growing up, joined her school's journalism club and took an immediate liking to the craft. She started dreaming of a future as a reporter. It all changed in 2021, as she found her calling in rifle shooting…",
  "key_points": [
    "Former journalist, Kwon Yuna, now rifle shooter",
    "Competes in women's 10-meter air rifle at Asian Games",
    "Aims for podium finish, potential sports news feature"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Kwon Yuna's shift from aspiring journalist to competitive shooter means her path to a potential high-profile sports story will now be as a participant, not a writer.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Once aspiring journalist, rifle shooter hoping to pen memorable story at Asian Games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/once-aspiring-journalist-rifle-shooter-hoping-to-pen-memorable-story-539025",
        "published": "2026-08-11T05:22:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Once aspiring journalist, rifle shooter hoping to pen memorable story at Asian Games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/once-aspiring-journalist-rifle-shooter-hoping-to-pen-memorable-story-538170",
        "published": "2026-08-11T06:22:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}