SEOUL: Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min is keen to play at the Asian Games later this year, South Korea’s under-23 coach Kim Hak-bum has said, with a gold medal at the event bringing an exemption from almost two years of mandatory military service.
Son has been in terrific form for Spurs this season, scoring 18 goals in all competitions, but the 25-year-old could soon see his career interrupted.All able-bodied South Korean males must serve 21 months in the military and Korean law states that the period of service must begin before the age of 27.
However, exemptions are awarded to athletes who win a gold medal at the Asian Games, or an Olympic medal of any colour, and South Korea will be one of the favourites for the football title at the August 18-September 2 Games in Indonesia.“Son has a strong will to compete at the Asian Games,” Yonhap news quoted Kim as saying on his return from Europe on Tuesday.
Poland's players celebrate their victory. — AFP/FileCARDIFF: Poland’s Wojciech Szczesny saved a Daniel James spot...
Rybakina, who will meet Victoria Azarenka for a place in the final, needed nearly three hours to beat Sakkari
Qatar's forward Almoez Ali reacts during the 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualifiers football match between Qatar and...
This representational image shows a living room. — Pixabay/FilePARIS: Like many Parisians, Martin Cassan will be...
They will be in Group E with Belgium, Slovakia and Romania, who they face in their opening game in Munich on June 17
Tony Finau of The United States plays his tee shot on the fifth hole during the first round of the 2023 Masters...