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OCA Leadership Defends Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Accommodation Plan: 'No White Elephants Left Behind' We must think about the future of the host city and how the venues will be utilized after the games conclude." Al-Musallam pointed out, "Building an athlete village with a massive budget is easy, but we have to think about what happens to it after the competition. SBS Sep 18, 2026 3:36 PM

South Korean Men's and Women's Hockey Teams Secure Opening Wins Bangladesh men's hockey match at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games South Korea's national men's and women's hockey teams, aiming for consecutive dual medals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, both kicked off their campaigns with victories. SBS Sep 18, 2026 3:33 PM

South Korea's National Anthem Error at Asian Games: North Korea's Anthem Played Instead During the national anthem ceremony prior to the men's field hockey match between South Korea and Bangladesh at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games held at the Green Stadium in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, North Korea's national anthem was erroneously played instead of South Korea's. SBS Sep 18, 2026 3:15 PM

U-20 Women's World Cup: Bum Ye-ju's Winning Goal Sends South Korea to Quarterfinals for First Time in 12 Years At the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, the South Korean national team defeated powe… SBS Sep 18, 2026 3:05 PM

Team Ryu Lands in Nagoya, Aiming for 5th Straight Asian Games Baseball Gold South Korea national baseball team manager Ryu Ji-hyun, who is aiming for a fifth consecutive Asian Games title, emphasized upon arriving at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, today , that "wearing the national flag carries a heavy sense of responsibility," adding, "Since the preparation process itself went smoothly, I expect good results." The national team, led by Manager Ryu, arrived via Terminal 1 of Chubu Centrair International Airport at around 12:50 p.m. SBS Sep 18, 2026 2:40 PM

Women's Basketball Key Scorer Choi Lee-sem: "Our Goal Is Joint Medals for Men and Women" Wearing the Taegeuk mark on her chest, veteran women's basketball national team player Choi Lee-sem has become even fiercer. SBS Sep 18, 2026 1:49 PM

"Win in First Match" Men's Hockey Coach Min Tae-seok: "Advancing to Semifinals with 4 Wins, 1 Draw" After securing the team's first win of the tournament against Bangladesh at the Gifu Prefectural Kakamigahara Green Stadium in Japan today , Coach Min evaluated, "Facing a dark horse in Bangladesh, we focused on defense and approached the game cautiously in the first quarter. SBS Sep 18, 2026 1:41 PM

South Korea's Men's Hockey Team Crushes Bangladesh 5-0 for a Smooth Start Led by head coach Min Tae-seok, the national team defeated Bangladesh 5-0 today in its opening Group A match of the tournament's group stage, held at the Green Stadium Kakamigahara in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, powered by a flurry of goals in the second quarter from Bae Seong-min , Oh Se-yong , and Lee Gang-san (Incheon City Sports Council). SBS Sep 18, 2026 1:35 PM

Women's Basketball Head Coach Park Su-ho After 66-Point Landslide Win: "Focusing on Condition Recovery" Following a landslide victory over Malaysia by a 66-point margin in their opening match of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, South Korea women's basketball national team head coach Park Su-ho emphasized condition recovery, noting that the team is still fatigued from their trip to the International Basketball Federation World Cup. SBS Sep 18, 2026 1:33 PM

Kang Lee-seul Rests in Opener Eyeing 'Long Run', Saying 'Managing Condition in Advance' With the women's national basketball team's ace guard Park Ji-hyun and paint pillar Park Ji-su sidelined for this tournament, the burden on veteran and national team shooter Kang Lee-seul has grown even heavier. SBS Sep 18, 2026 1:31 PM