The Korean women's basketball team has advanced to the finals of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after defeating the favored Chinese team.
Under the leadership of head coach Park Soo-ho, the team triumphed over China 85-80 in a semifinal match held on the afternoon of September 25 at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, Japan.
Having won all their group stage and quarterfinal matches, Korea effectively contained China's towering center, Zhang Ziyu, who stands at 223 cm, securing their spot in the finals.
China, which has won consecutive championships at the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang and 2022 Hangzhou Games, was considered a strong contender for the title in this tournament as well.
Korea will face the winner of the Japan-Taiwan match in the finals, scheduled for September 26 at 7:20 PM.
Having won their fourth gold medal at the 2014 Incheon Games (previously in 1978, 1990, and 1994), the Korean women's basketball team is aiming to reclaim the championship for the first time in 12 years.
The men's basketball team recently secured a gold medal after 12 years, raising expectations for a potential double gold medal achievement.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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