{
  "id": 8167805,
  "title": "(Asiad) Veteran basketball forward says team overcame challenges in opening victory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/asiad-veteran-basketball-forward-says-team-overcame-challenges-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T04:22:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260918005800315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Korea's veteran forward Choi I-saem led her team to an impressive 106-40 opening victory at the Asian Games against Malaysia on Friday. The 32-year-old player, who is the team's oldest member, explained that her squad overcame challenges such as jet lag and unfamiliarity with the court to achieve the result. Choi and her teammates showed determination by not making excuses and focusing on their strengths, which helped them secure the win despite missing their first nine field goal attempts. Choi's three-pointer with 3:58 left in the opening quarter gave South Korea a 9-8 lead, and they never trailed throughout the game. Choi emphasized the importance of tightening up defensively after the first half and playing at a faster pace in future games.",
  "summary": "NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- From playing through jet lag to taking shots...",
  "key_points": [
    "South Korean veteran Choi I-saem leads team to 106-40 win over Malaysia",
    "Team overcomes jet lag and unfamiliarity with court",
    "Choi scores game-winning three-pointer with 3:58 left in first quarter"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Choi I-saem's leadership and team's focus on strengths helped overcome initial challenges, setting a positive tone for South Korea's campaign with a convincing win.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(Asiad) Women's basketball coach says team in good shape despite missing stars",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/asiad-womens-basketball-coach-says-team-in-good-shape-despite-missing",
        "published": "2026-09-18T04:21:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}