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South Korea secures multiple gold medals at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
South Korean athletes have secured multiple gold medals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Fencer Oh Sang-uk claimed gold in the men's sabre individual event, defeating China's Xian Feng to defend his title and marking South Korea's eighth gold medal of the competition.
In canoeing, the men's K4 500m team, consisting of Cho Kwang-hee, Kim Hyo-bin, Jang Sang-won, and Choi Min-kyu, won gold with a time of 1:22.587, narrowly beating China by 0.255 seconds. This victory marked the ninth gold medal for the South Korean delegation.
In swimming, Hwang Sun-woo secured a silver medal in the men's 200m freestyle with a time of 1:44.62, finishing behind China's Zhang Zhangshu, who set a new Asian record. Other upcoming competitions include gymnastics, shooting, and team sports such as basketball and badminton.
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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games · Hwang Sun-woo · Oh Sang-uk · South Korea · South Korean National Team · Zhang Zhan-shu
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- [● 2 SOURCES] This victory marks Oh Sang-uk's second consecutive gold medal in the men's sabre individual event at the Asian Games.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] China's Zhang Zhan-shu won the gold medal in the men's 200m freestyle with a time of 1:43.49.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Oh Sang-uk defeated China's Shen Chengfeng with a score of 15-13 in the final.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hwang Sun-woo won the silver medal in the men's 200m freestyle with a time of 1:44.62.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Zhang Zhan-shu achieved four gold medals at the tournament including the 200m freestyle.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] South Korea secured its 8th gold medal of the tournament through Oh Sang-uk.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Oh Sang-uk competed while suffering from a herniated disc in his back.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Oh Sang-uk won the gold medal in the men's sabre individual event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.