{
  "id": 8826400,
  "title": "(Asiad) Mother of men's basketball champion proud of son, excited to see further growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/asiad-mother-of-mens-basketball-champion-proud-of-son-excited-to-see",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T02:41:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260921004800315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Nagoya, Japan, on September 21, South Korea's men's basketball team secured the gold medal in Asian Games, with Lee Hyun-jung leading the charge. The sharpshooting forward contributed 27 points and 18 rebounds in the team's 67-57 win over Japan. Lee's mother, Seong Jeong-a, expressed her pride in her son, saying, \"I told him I was so proud of him for the job well done.\" Seong, who won an Asian Games gold medal in 1990, also mentioned Lee's dedication and work ethic, remarking that he is always eager to practice even during his breaks. Lee, who aspired to become a basketball player since he was five, moved to Australia at 17 to attend an international basketball academy and later played college basketball at Davidson. The 202-centimeter-tall forward possesses a unique blend of shooting abilities and toughness, making him an invaluable asset to the South Korean team. Despite the challenges he might face in the NBA, Seong expressed unwavering faith in her son's potential, stating, \"He is never content with himself. I think he will continue to improve until the day he retires.\"",
  "summary": "NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- Soon after South Korea clinched the Asian Ga...",
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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."
}