South Korean sailors Kim Chang-joo and Lee Kyung-jin secured a silver medal in the mixed dinghy event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
On October 2, at the Gamagori Gaiyo Yacht Harbor in Japan, Kim and Lee finished with a total of 20 points, placing second in the competition.
After ten races, their final score of 20 points excluded their fifth-place finish in the fourth race, which was their lowest ranking. They achieved first place in both the third and tenth races. Previously, at the 2022 Hangzhou Games, Jo Sung-min and Kim Ji-a won a bronze medal in the same event.
The gold medal went to Japan, which dominated the competition with five first-place finishes, ending with a total of 15 points. Their performance was notably consistent, with their lowest finish being third place. China took home the bronze medal, recovering from a disqualification in the first race that left them in tenth place, ultimately finishing with 29 points.
In sailing, points are awarded based on race finishes, with one point for first place, two points for second, and so on. The team with the lowest total score wins.
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