International Events
Korea at Aichi-Nagoya Asiad
The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games from Sept. 19 Oct. 4 will feature about 15,000 participants from 45 countries, with Korea's delegation comprising about 1,100 athletes in 41 sports. The Asian Para Games (Oct. 18-24) will immediately follow with some 4,000 participants from 45 countries, including 300 in 18 events from Korea.
Asian Games team pledges best efforts in Japan at launching event
The launching ceremony for the national team competing in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan was held on Sept. 3, two weeks before the competition begins, at the velodrome of Jincheon National Training Center in Jincheon-gun County, Chungcheongbuk-do Province.
Sep 04,2026
1,052 athletes in 41 events eye 3rd place at Japan Summer Asiad
The national team for the Aichi-Nagoya Summer Asian Games that starts next month in Japan comprises 1,052 members competing in 41 sports. The Korean Sport and Olympic Committee eyes a third-place finish in overall medals with 40-45 golds. Read more here
Aug 27,2026
National esports team holds launching ceremony for Asian Games
The national esports team has held a launching ceremony ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan that start next month. This is just the second time for esports to be an official event at the tournament, and Korea is led by Faker, who is considered the greatest esports player of all time. Click here for more
Aug 26,2026
Joint prep committee launched for 2026 Asian Games in Japan
A joint preparatory committee has been launched to ensure the safety of the national team for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and Para Games in Japan slated to start in September.
Jul 30,2026