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“A Fourth Straight Title?” Lee Min-sung Vows to Win Gold Amid Concerns Over Preparation
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“A Fourth Straight Title?” Lee Min-sung Vows to Win Gold Amid Concerns Over Preparation

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • South Korea’s under-23 men’s football team held its first training camp since the final squad was announced.
  • Coach Lee Min-sung said the selection process had shaped the team and pledged to win the gold medal.
  • The team is seeking a fourth consecutive Asian Games title.

South Korea’s under-23 men’s football team has begun preparations for a bid at a fourth consecutive Asian Games title, with coach Lee Min-sung promising to win gold.

The team gathered at Korea Football Park in Cheonan on Sept. 1. It was the squad’s first meeting since the final roster was announced on Aug. 9.

Responding to concerns about the possibility of a fourth straight championship, Lee said the period so far had been part of the player-selection process. “It was the player selection process until now. We formed the team with players who can win the gold medal, and we will definitely achieve our goal,” he said.

It was the player selection process until now. We formed the team with players who can win the gold medal, and we will definitely achieve our goal

— Lee Min-sungThe South Korea under-23 coach responded to concerns about the team’s preparation and pledged to win the tournament.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.