South Korea prepares for 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games South Korean national team U-23 men's football medal race pre-camp training

The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are approaching, with South Korea aiming to reclaim second place in the overall medal standings. The 16-day event is scheduled to begin on the 19th in Japan, featuring athletes from 45 National Olympic Committees competing for 468 gold medals.

South Korea is sending a large delegation of 1,052 athletes and officials across 41 sports. Key athletes to watch include badminton star An Se-young, swimming talents Hwang Sun-woo and Kim Woo-min, and fencing specialists Oh Sang-uk and Song Se-ra. The nation seeks to improve upon its third-place finish at the 2023 Hangzhou Games.

In football, the U-23 men's national team, led by manager Lee Min-sung, has departed for a pre-camp training session in Shizuoka, Japan. The squad, which includes several European-based players such as Bae Jun-ho and Yang Min-hyeok, is aiming for a fourth consecutive gold medal. While the roster is strong, concerns remain regarding tactical consistency and defensive stability following recent performances.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games · Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games · An Se-young · Japan · Korea Football Association · Lee Min-sung · South Korea · South Korea Men's U-23 Football National Team

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The South Korean U-23 men's football team departed for Shizuoka, Japan, on the 6th for pre-camp training. isplus.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are scheduled to begin on the 19th and last for 16 days. www.imaeil.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The games will feature 45 National Olympic Committees competing in 43 sports. www.imaeil.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The team is in Group D and will face Qatar on the 15th and Saudi Arabia on the 22nd. isplus.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] South Korea aims to secure second place in the overall medal standings, competing closely with Japan. www.imaeil.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The team will train in Shizuoka until the 11th and move to Nagoya on the 12th. isplus.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Coach Lee Min-sung stated the team aims to win the gold medal by addressing their weaknesses. www.imaeil.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] South Korea is sending a delegation of 1,052 athletes and officials to the games. www.imaeil.com

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