The South Korean Olympic delegation arrived in Tokyo on Monday. They arrived four days before the opening ceremony of the Summer Games.
Jang In-hwa leads 69 officials and athletes from several sports, including gymnastics, fencing, table tennis, and archery. Badminton players and swimmers also arrived on Monday. However, they were not the first South Korean group that came to Japan. Athletes in football, shooting, and sailing arrived in Tokyo earlier in the month.
South Korea will have a total of 232 athletes representing the country in the Olympics. They will compete in 29 sporting disciplines. According to Korea sports news reports, their goal is to be within the top ten of the medal race. Also, they want to win at least six gold medals.
South Korean Olympic Delegation
Lee Kee-heung, chief of the Korean Sport and Olympic Committee, said that the biggest challenge they are facing is the pandemic. However, according to sports wagering experts, the KSOC believes that they can achieve their goals for the Olympics. Also, Lee said that they are looking after their athletes the best they can.
Swimmer Hwang Sun-woo and volleyball superstar Kim Yeon-koung are the country’s flag bearers during the opening ceremony. Also, Kim is the captain of the female athletes, while pistol sharpshooter Jin Jong-oh is the captain for the men’s side.
Some sports will start their tournaments before the opening ceremony. For example, the south Korean men’s soccer team will go against New Zealand on Thursday. Also, the ranking rounds for women’s and men’s archery will be held on Friday morning.
The days leading to the opening ceremony are not easy. Tokyo is still under a state of emergency due to the pandemic. Also, the public is against the holding of the Summer Games. Therefore, most events will be held without any spectators in the stands. People who bet on baseball and other sports want to watch the games live to enjoy them.
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