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September 21, 2026

South Korea Wins Men’s Basketball Gold at Asian Games

South Korea defeated Japan 67-57 in the men's basketball gold medal game at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday. Forward Lee Hyun-jung dominated with 27 points and 18 rebounds, scoring 13 crucial points in the third quarter. This victory ended South Korea's 12-year gold medal drought in men's basketball and capped an unbeaten tournament run.
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