Taekwondo athletes Ahn Hyang-sik in the men's 58kg category and Kwak Min-joo in the women's 67kg category have advanced to the semifinals, ensuring at least a bronze medal.
Ahn Hyang-sik defeated China's Huang Kefeng 2-0 (6-2, 16-10) in the quarterfinals held on October 2 at the Toyohashi Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Kwak Min-joo also secured a victory against Jordan's Razan Alawshideh, winning 2-0 (7-6, 9-1).
With this progress, both athletes are guaranteed a spot on the podium. In this tournament, all athletes who lose in the semifinals will receive bronze medals, allowing them to aim for higher placements in the semifinals.
Meanwhile, Kang Jae-gwon in the men's 80kg category and Lee Yoo-min in the women's 49kg category were eliminated in the quarterfinals and did not advance to the semifinals.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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