Sport · Singapore Bureau
North Korea sends 100 athletes to Asian Games
North Korea will field a delegation of 100 athletes at the upcoming Asian Games, aiming to expand on its medal haul from the previous edition. The nation won 11 gold medals at the 2023 Games, with weightlifting accounting for roughly half that tally.
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North Korea has confirmed it will send 100 competitors to participate in the Asian Games, representing a significant contingent for the regional sports competition. The delegation aims to build on the country's recent performance, which saw it secure 11 gold medals at the 2023 edition.
Weightlifting has emerged as a particular strength for North Korean athletes, accounting for approximately half of the nation's gold medal count at the previous Games. The sport has long been a focus area for the country's sports development programmes.
The announcement comes as preparations intensify for the upcoming Asian Games. North Korea's participation underscores the event's status as a key regional sporting showcase, drawing competitors from across South and Southeast Asia and beyond.
The exact schedule of events and sports in which North Korea's athletes will compete is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks as host nation preparations advance.