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South Korean preparations for 2026 Asian Games

Overview

South Korean national teams are intensifying preparations for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan. The nation aims to reclaim second place in the overall medal standings, improving upon its third-place finish at the 2023 Hangzhou Games. South Korea is sending a delegation of 1,052 athletes and officials across 41 sports, with high-profile athletes including badminton star An Se-young, swimmers Hwang Sun-woo and Kim Woo-min, and fencers Oh Sang-uk and Song Se-ra.

In football, the U-23 men’s national team, managed by Lee Min-sung, has departed for a pre-camp training session in Shizuoka, Japan. The squad includes European-based players such as Bae Jun-ho and Yang Min-hyeok, and is seeking a fourth consecutive gold medal. Despite a strong roster, questions persist regarding defensive stability and tactical consistency.

National rosters for volleyball and basketball have been finalized. The women’s volleyball team, captained by Kang So-hwi, features a 12-player squad. The men’s basketball team will utilize a modified roster strategy due to Choi Jun-yong’s overseas schedule; he is expected to join the 11-man group stage squad starting in the quarterfinals.

Adding to these preparations, the national judo team has announced a target of four gold medals across the men’s and women’s divisions. Coaches at the Jincheon National Training Center expressed confidence in athletes such as Lee Hyun-ji, Heo Mi-mi, Lee Jun-hwan, and Kim Min-jong. Notably, An Jae-hong has officially qualified for the men’s 73kg category and the mixed team event. Officials noted that the tournament may favor South Korea if traditional powerhouses like Japan send secondary rosters due to conflicts with the 2026 IJF World Judo Championships.

Entities

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games · Korea Football Association · Lee Min-sung · South Korean National Judo Team · An Se-young

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 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 team will train in Shizuoka until the 11th and move to Nagoya on the 12th. isplus.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] Coach Lee Min-sung stated the team aims to win the gold medal by addressing their weaknesses. www.imaeil.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] South Korea is sending a delegation of 1,052 athletes and officials to the games. www.imaeil.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] South Korea aims to secure second place in the overall medal standings, competing closely with Japan. www.imaeil.com

Timeline

3 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
South Korean judo team targets four gold medals at 2026 Asian Games
The South Korean national judo team aims for four gold medals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with key athletes like An Jae-hong and Heo Mi-mi prepared for competition in Japan.
6 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
South Korea prepares for 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
South Korea prepares for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, aiming for second place overall and a fourth consecutive gold medal in men's U-23 football.
9 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
South Korea announces national volleyball and basketball rosters for 2026 Asian Games
South Korea has announced its national volleyball and basketball rosters for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, featuring key players and strategic roster management.
11 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
South Korean football team targets fourth consecutive Asian Games gold
South Korea's men's football team aims for a fourth consecutive Asian Games gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games to restore national pride following recent international setbacks.

Sources

imaeil.com · isplus.com · jnilbo.com · kgdm.co.kr · kyeonggi.com · m.imaeil.com · namdonews.com · seoul.co.kr · sportschosun.com

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