The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are set to open on September 19th, and the South Korean delegation of 122 athletes arrived in Japan on the 17th. This tournament aims for the Korean delegation to win 40-45 gold medals, achieving a third consecutive overall third place finish following the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang and 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games. The goal is also to reduce the medal gap with the host country, Japan. Archery's Kim Woo-jin and shooting's Lee Bo-na have been selected as captains for men and women respectively. Rowing's Kim Dong-yong and table tennis' Shin Yu-bin will lead the procession as flag bearers at the opening ceremony. This tournament is considered a prelude to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, providing athletes with an important stage to test their skills and gain experience. Some events have already begun on the 10th, with the Korean delegation achieving victories.
