{
  "id": 9765995,
  "title": "(Asiad) 3x3 hoops champions draw inspiration from 5x5 gold medalists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/asiad-3x3-hoops-champions-draw-inspiration-from-5x5-gold-medalists",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T12:48:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260925006700315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAGOYA, Japan (25th September, Yonhap) -- A collegiate South Korean 3x3 basketball team achieved their first Asian Games gold medal, defeating a Qatari squad 19-10 in the finals. The team, primarily made up of 21.7-year-old players, had the advantage in height over Qatar, as no South Korean players exceeded 200 cm, while three Qatari players surpassed that height. Despite the size disparity, South Korea's players remained energetic until the end of the match.\n\nKim Seung-woo, one of the team members, expressed their confidence in their performance, stating that they still had plenty of energy left in their tank. He credited their victory to their resilience and the strong spirit demonstrated by their 5x5 team. The Asiad has been a memorable competition for South Korean basketball, with the men's team securing their first gold medal in 12 years and the women's team claiming a victory over China in the semifinals.\n\nFollowing the win, Kim expressed his motivation after watching the 5x5 team battle hard and win the gold. He felt confident that their performance would not be a one-time success, and they could replicate it in future competitions. Lee Dong-geun, another team member, shared his thoughts on the match, emphasizing that his primary focus was on providing tough defense on Hamad Mousa, Qatari team's best player. He mentioned that his energy levels were still high despite his efforts on the court.\n\nLee Ju-yeong, the team's leading scorer with nine points, expressed his desire to use the gold medal as a stepping stone towards a stronger future. He aimed to work hard towards becoming a part of the 5x5 national team. The team members expressed their belief that if they all join the same team, they would be a strong force in the sport.",
  "summary": "NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- A team of collegiate players, with an averag...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "An auto accident nearly derailed Kamaljeet’s career, today he is an Asiad gold medallist",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/an-auto-accident-nearly-derailed-kamaljeets-career-today-he-is-an",
        "published": "2026-09-25T05:06:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(Asiad) Cho, Kim surprise gold rush with South Korea's 1st Asiad double",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/asiad-cho-kim-surprise-gold-rush-with-south-koreas-1st-asiad-double",
        "published": "2026-09-25T07:14:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Cho, Kim surprise gold rush with South Korea's 1st Asiad double",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/cho-kim-surprise-gold-rush-with-south-koreas-1st-asiad-double",
        "published": "2026-09-25T08:02:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}