The Korean women's handball team defeated Uzbekistan by 30 points, achieving their third consecutive win at the Asian Games.
Under the guidance of head coach Lee Gye-cheong, the Korean team triumphed 43-13 against Uzbekistan on September 23 at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Japan during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Following victories over Hong Kong (48-16) and Kazakhstan (42-18), Korea has won all three of their opening matches, showcasing an impressive offensive performance with over 40 goals in each game.
The match was decided early on, as Korea quickly built a lead with fast-paced attacks, finishing the first half at 22-8, a 14-point advantage. The team recorded an 85% success rate in their first-half attacks. The momentum continued in the second half, with Kim Min-seo and Lee Hye-won disrupting the opposing defense with their swift movements, while Kang Eun-hye contributed significantly near the goal. Korea maintained their offensive pressure until the end, securing a 30-point victory.
With three consecutive wins, Korea is tied with Japan for an undefeated record but leads the standings on goal difference. The women's handball tournament features a single round-robin format with seven teams, and the final rankings will be determined by the results of six matches.
After a day off, Korea will face China on September 25, followed by a match against Vietnam on September 26, and a crucial game against Japan on September 27. This final match is expected to be pivotal in determining the gold medal outcome, especially since Japan handed Korea a defeat in the final of the previous Hangzhou Asian Games.
The Korean women's handball team achieved five consecutive victories from the 1990 Beijing Games to the 2006 Doha Games and also claimed gold in Incheon in 2014 and Jakarta-Palembang in 2018. They settled for a silver medal at the Hangzhou Games, and now they aim to reclaim the top spot after eight years.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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