S. Korea Falls Short of Asian Games Target as Gap with Japan Widens
South Korea finished with 39 gold medals, its fewest since 1982, after underperforming in swimming, archery, taekwondo and other key events.
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[Sports Chosun Reporter Kim Ga-eul] While South Korea experienced disasters across the country, Japan was smiling broadly. All races of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have come to an end. South Korea harvested a total of 150 medals at the Games, including 39 gold, 43 silver, and 68 bronze. This fell short of expectations. The Korean Olympic Committee's initial goal for this competition was 40 to 45 gold medals. The Committee [announced] 30 da…
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NewsQ SportsQ Reporter Jin Byeong-gwon / It was a competition where disappointment and welcome achievements intersected. At the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which concluded on the 4th, South Korea won 39 gold, 43 silver, and 68 bronze medals. With a total of 150 medals, the country ranked third overall, following China (169 gold, 89 silver, 83 bronze) and host nation Japan (83 gold, 95 silver, 91 bronze). The Korean Olympic Committee's pre-com…
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