The South Korean women's sepak takraw team has won a silver medal at the Asian Games for the third consecutive time.
The team competed in the final against Thailand on September 25 at the Mizuho Park Gymnasium in Nagoya, Japan, but lost with a score of 0-2.
This marks the third time South Korea has earned a silver medal in this event, following the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Games and the 2022 Hangzhou Games.
Thailand, the world's top team, has claimed victory for five consecutive tournaments since the 2010 Guangzhou Games.
In the team regu event, three players form a team to compete against each other. This year's tournament featured four teams: South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and Japan.
In the first regu, striker Han Ye-ji, feeder Lee Min-joo, and tekong Choi Ji-na represented South Korea but lost the set 0-2 (13-15, 5-15). The first set was closely contested, but the second set saw South Korea fall behind early at 0-4. Lee Min-joo briefly lost consciousness after being hit in the neck by the ball while attempting a block at 2-5.
The second regu, featuring striker Kim Se-young, feeder Bae Han-ul, and tekong Wi Ji-sun, also lost 0-2 (7-15, 6-15). South Korea started strong in the second set, but after a close score of 4-5, they suffered consecutive points, losing momentum and ultimately the match.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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