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Hangzhou Asian Games

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Norwegian javelin star to defend title

Norwegian javelin star to defend title

Over 1,950 athletes from 206 countries will compete in 47 events at the IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Daegu. The javelin, hammer, discus throwers and shot putters are usually among the biggest competitors because they have to exert tremendous power.

Yoon Chul | 2011-08-22 16:52

Daegu Stadium ready for athletes and fans

Daegu Stadium ready for athletes and fans

DAEGU — Nestled in front of Beommul-dong where fog lingers near the mountain peak, Daegu Stadium, the venue for the 2011 World Championships in Athletics, looks all set for the nine-day run that begins Saturday.

Yoon Chul | 2011-08-22 16:50

Two long jumpers to battle for gold

Two long jumpers to battle for gold

The long jump is one of the most attractive events in the athletics. But since Mike Powell set a world record of 8.95 meters in the IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Tokyo in 1991, no one has come close to that mark.

Yoon Chul | 2011-08-21 16:50

Correct takeaway for solid, powerful contact

A golf swing consists of a series of linked actions and reactions; for synchronized movement among all parts of the body during the swing you need to take the club away from the ball in the correct way.

2011-01-12 16:21

Korea defends 2nd place at Asiad, beating Japan

Korea defends 2nd place at Asiad, beating Japan

South Korea, once more, defended its second place title against Japan following China, in the 16-day Guangzhou Asian Games, Saturday.

Yoon Chul | 2010-11-28 19:04

Korean inline skaters win 2 golds

Korean inline skaters win 2 golds

Korean inline skaters Woo Hyo-sook and Son Geun-seong each took gold in the women’s and men’s 10,000-meter points-elimination events at the Guangzhou Velodrome at the Asian Games, Wednesday.

Yoon Chul | 2010-11-24 16:56

Korea loses to UAE 1-0 in semis

Korea loses to UAE 1-0 in semis

South Korea’s soccer team, looking to grab gold for the first time in 24 years in the Asian Games, lost to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 1-0 at the end of extended play in a semifinal match, Tuesday.

Yoon Chul | 2010-11-23 23:13

Jung grabs first athletic gold in long jump

South Korean long jumper Jung Soon-ok brought Korea its first gold in athletics at the Guangzhou Asian Games.

Yoon Chul | 2010-11-23 23:11

An takes gold in inaugural roller event

An takes gold in inaugural roller event

Korean inline skating star An Yi-seul grabbed the gold medal in the inaugural official event at the Asian Games, Tuesday.

Yoon Chul | 2010-11-23 18:16

Archers defend 8th straight Asiad title

Archers defend 8th straight Asiad title

The South Korean men’s archery team came from behind to beat China 222-218 in the final of the Guangzhou Asian Games, Monday, achieving its eight consecutive Asiad title since 1982.

Yoon Chul | 2010-11-22 20:27

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