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September 26, 2026

South Korea Wins First Canoe Sprint Gold at Asian Games

Team South Korea clinched gold in the men's kayak four-person 500m race at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, finishing in 1:22.587. The quartet of Cho Gwang-hee, Kim Hyo-bin, Jang Sang-won, and Choi Min-kyu edged out China by just 0.255 seconds in a tight finish at Miyoshi Lake. This marks South Korea's first canoe sprint gold at the competition and ninth overall medal.
Why It Matters
Great news if you're following Korean sports achievements or interested in the Asian Games happening right now—it's a historic moment for the country's canoe program.
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