South Korea's Esports Team Shines at 2026 Asian Games
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The South Korean esports team achieved remarkable success at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, securing two gold medals, one silver, and two bronze medals. Key victories included a comeback win in the finals against Japan in the fighting game category.
South Korea's Medal Achievements
The South Korean esports team excelled at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, winning two gold medals, one silver, and two bronze medals. The Korean Esports Association announced this successful outcome on October 6, following the event held from September 22 to October 2 at the Aichi Sky Expo in Japan.
Key Competitions and Results
- The esports competitions featured a range of games including iFootball, Gran Turismo 7, Puyo Puyo Champions, Pokémon Unite, various fighting games, Honor of Kings, PUBG Mobile, Identity V, and League of Legends.
- In the fighting game category, the team led by Yeon Jae-gil (Street Fighter 6), Bae Jae-min (Tekken 8), and Lee Gwang-no (The King of Fighters XV) triumphed in the group stages against Kazakhstan and Hong Kong, advancing as group leaders.
- The team defeated Chinese Taipei and Saudi Arabia in the knockout stages, ultimately claiming victory against Japan with a score of 5-2 in the finals.
Notable Individual Performances
- In the newly included Puyo Puyo Champions, Kang Dong-shin earned a silver medal in the finals.
- Kim Young-chan secured a bronze in Gran Turismo 7 with 25 points, while the team also achieved a bronze in Pokémon Unite during the semifinals.
- Other games like Honor of Kings and Identity V reached the quarterfinals, while PUBG Mobile finished in sixth place overall.
Preparation and Support
Prior to the competition, the Korean esports team conducted training camps in Busan and Seoul from August 17 to September 25. They established two base camps in Japan, equipped with specialized personnel, trainers, and analysts to support the athletes throughout the tournament.