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Lee Seung Hoon Aims for Historic 9th Medal at Asian Winter Games

Lee Seung Hoon, the face of South Korea’s long-distance speed skating, is making his final attempt to become the most decorated South Korean athlete in the history of the Asian Winter Games.On Tuesday, Lee will compete in the men’s team pursuit at th

Harbin Winter Asian Games Debut 100m Speed Skating Event, Igniting Fierce Competition

At the sound of the starting signal, two skaters burst forward at the starting line. Before they can fully harness their skates’ momentum, the race is over in about 10 seconds. The medalists are determined by their recorded times. For the first time

Harbin Opens Winter Asian Games After Eight-Year Hiatus, Set for Spectacular Competition

The Winter Asian Games, Asia’s winter sports festival, will raise its grand curtain in Harbin, the capital of China’s Heilongjiang Province, renowned as the Ice City, after an eight-year wait. The 2025 Harbin Winter Asian Games commence with the open

Park Ji Won Gears Up for Gold, Trusting His ‘Bright Mindset’ Despite Challenges

South Korean short track star Park Ji Won (Seoul City Hall) has expressed unwavering confidence despite potential challenges such as China’s home advantage. His self-assured mindset perfectly embodies what can be called “Jiwon’s Bright Mindset,” a fi

South Korea’s Short Track Team Faces Tall Order: Aiming for 9 Golds, But China Stands in the Way

South Korea has long dominated the world of short track speed skating, yet it has never achieved a clean sweep of gold medals at the Asian Games. Time and again, South Korea has fallen short against the Great Wall of China. To claim all nine gold med

Harbin Welcomes 2025 Winter Asian Games Officials with Warm Hospitality Despite Freezing Temperatures

Harbin, the host city of the 2025 Winter Asian Games, is welcoming event officials with warm hospitality that contrasts with its extreme cold.The Harbin Asian Games will be held from February 7 to 14 in various locations in Harbin, China. Concerns ha

Korean Mixed Doubles Curling Team’s Strong Resolve After Tough Loss to Philippines

Kim Kyung Ae (Gangneung City Hall), part of South Korea’s mixed doubles curling team, is resilient despite a rough start at the 2025 Harbin Winter Asian Games. After an unexpected blowout loss in their opening match, she vowed to bounce back and keep

German-Korean Midfielder Jens Castrop Joins Borussia Mönchengladbach, South Korea Keeping an Eye on Him

Jens Castrop, a 22-year-old midfielder born to a South Korean mother and a German father, has joined Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach.Mönchengladbach announced on Sunday that they had signed Castrop from 2. Bundesliga (second-division) club N

South Korea Aims for Golden Run in Short Track at Harbin Asian Games Despite Concerns Over Home Advantage

Concerns over home advantage have arisen once again with the upcoming Winter Asian Games in China. Instead of expecting sportsmanship from China, South Korea must deliver flawless performances. The national short track speed skating team, widely trus

Next-Gen Speed Skater Lee Na Hyun Seeks Glory at 2025 Harbin Winter Asian Games

Speed skating prodigy Lee Na Hyun (20, Korea National Sports University) hopes to win individual and team awards at the Harbin Winter Asian Games beginning on February 7th.Lee has quickly become a rising star in Korean speed skating. With her recent