The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is welcoming the South Korean athletes returning from the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
On October 5, a welcome event will be held at Incheon International Airport for the South Korean delegation returning from the Asian Games, which concluded with a closing ceremony on October 4 after 16 days of competition.
South Korea finished third overall with a total of 150 medals, including 39 gold, 43 silver, and 68 bronze, trailing only China and Japan.
The welcome event, organized by the ministry and the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, is expected to be attended by Minister Choi Hwi-young, Korean Sport & Olympic Committee President Yoo Seung-min, and Team Leader Lee Sang-hyun, along with around 90 members of the delegation and support staff.
Minister Choi will present bouquets to the athletes and express gratitude and encouragement for their efforts and passion during the competition. Team Leader Lee will report the results of the competition to the public and return the flag to President Yoo, marking the official conclusion of the delegation's activities.
Prior to the welcome event, Minister Choi extended his congratulations to the athletes for completing their schedules.
“I sincerely welcome our athletes back after giving their all on the Asian Games stage,” Minister Choi said. “The challenge and passion displayed by athletes across 41 events brought great inspiration and joy to the nation.”
He added, “I would also like to express my deep gratitude to the coaches and officials who worked hard to ensure the athletes completed the competition safely. The ministry will continue to support athletes so they can train in better environments and showcase their skills on the international stage.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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