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August 26, 2026

Faker Leads Korea’s Record Esports Push at 2026 Asian Games

League of Legends legend Lee 'Faker' Sang-hyeok is heading to his third Asian Games as South Korea sends a record 44-member esports delegation to compete in Aichi-Nagoya this year. The country is targeting five gold medals across nine esports titles, more than double the disciplines they competed in at the 2023 Hangzhou Games. Faker, 29, remains one of gaming's biggest stars and will be crucial to Korea's medal ambitions.
Why It Matters
If you're interested in gaming culture or competitive esports, this shows how seriously South Korea takes the scene—it's now officially an Asian Games sport with major national investment.
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