# Kim Do-young nasal injury and Asian Games participation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kim-do-young-nasal-injury-and-asian-games-participation
> Updated: 2026-09-15T01:04:34.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Kia Tigers star Kim Do-young underwent surgery to repair a broken nose after being struck by a ball during a game against the NC Dinos. The injury raised concerns regarding his availability for the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, where a gold medal could provide military service benefits to facilitate a potential move to Major League Baseball.

Despite the nasal bone fracture, Kim has joined the South Korean national baseball team for the Asian Games. While he has been cleared for training, medical experts have advised caution to ensure the bone stabilizes and to prevent permanent deformity or re-injury. His departure has created a significant void for the KIA Tigers, who are now looking to utility players to cover his absence in the KBO League.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Kim Do-young joins Asian Games squad despite nasal fracture

KIA Tigers star Kim Do-young has joined the national baseball team for the Asian Games despite a recent nasal bone fracture, leaving his club to find replacements for his two-week absence.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kim-do-young-joins-asian-games-squad-despite-nasal-fracture

### 2026-09-08: Kim Do-young undergoes surgery for broken nose

Kia Tigers slugger Kim Do-young underwent surgery for a broken nose after a mid-game injury. His participation in the upcoming Asian Games remains uncertain.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kim-do-young-diagnosed-with-nasal-bone-fracture-after-being-hit-by-bunt

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