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Olympic hockey hero succumbs to lung cancer at 35

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Cho Min-ho, who scored South Korea's very first goal in Olympic hockey, has passed away at 35 after losing a battle with lung cancer.Cho's former South Korean club, Anyang Halla, said Thursday the playe
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Diver Woo Haram battling herniated disk in pursuit of 1st world championships medal

JINCHEON, South Korea, June 14 (Yonhap) -- Heading into his fifth world championships, South Korean diver Woo Haram feels he is due for a medal. The biggest obstacle, though, may not be his competition but his own health.Woo attended a national swimm
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Emerging swimmer Hwang Sun-woo looking to outdo himself at world championships

JINCHEON, South Korea, June 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean swimmer Hwang Sun-woo liked the view from the top of the podium at the short course world championships in December, so much so that he would love nothing more than to return to the same place -
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S. Korean Kim Jae-youl elected new int'l skating chief

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- A veteran South Korean sports administrator Kim Jae-youl was elected as the new president of the International Skating Union (ISU) on Friday, becoming the first non-European leader of the world skating governin
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Auction Co. says "Sales of soccer equipment have risen by 72% in May due to the news of Son Heung-min winning the scoring title"

SEOUL June 4 (Yonhap) -- Sales of outdoor goods, especially soccer equipment, have increased significantly as more people enjoy outdoor activities due to the lift of "social distancing” rules. T
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S. Korean Kwon Soon-woo eliminated in 1st round of French Open

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Kwon Soon-woo has failed to get past the opening round of the French Open, a year after advancing to the third round of the season's second Grand Slam tournament.World No. 7 Andrey Rublev d
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High jumper Woo Sang-hyeok returns home with Diamond League gold, eyes world title

INCHEON, May 19 (Yonhap) -- Ascendant South Korean high jumper Woo Sang-hyeok arrived back home on Thursday following a momentous international victory, as he takes aim at an even greater prize in the summer.Woo got a hero's welcome after arrivin
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High jumper Woo Sang-hyeok skips Diamond League event, sets sights on world championships

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- In-form high jumper Woo Sang-hyeok has pulled out of an upcoming international event in England to concentrate on his preparation for the world championships in July, South Korea's athletics governing body s
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High jumper Woo Sang-hyeok captures 1st Diamond League title in Doha

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean high jumper Woo Sang-hyeok has added another international title to his expanding resume, winning an elite, invitational competition over some of the world's best despite blustery conditions.Woo
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Renowned billiard player joins ruling party ahead of local elections

billiard player-ruling party Renowned billiard player joins ruling party ahead of local electionsSEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Professional billiard player Cha Yu-ram joined the ruling People Power Party
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S. Korean anti-doping expert joins IOC's main educational institution

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean anti-doping expert has joined the main educational body for the International Olympic Committee (IOC).The Seoul-based International Sport Strategy Foundation (ISF) said Wednesday that Park Joo-hee
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Teen swimming sensation Hwang Sun-woo eyes world championship medal

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- With the help of a veteran Australian coach who has produced multiple world champions, South Korean teenage swimmer Hwang Sun-woo is hoping to join the ranks this summer.Hwang arrived in Melbourne on April 20 fo
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Famed swimming coach praises S. Korean teen phenom for efficient techniques

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- Ian Pope has been a successful swimming coach for decades. The Australian knows a good swimmer when he sees one.And he thinks he has a pretty good one on hand in the budding South Korean teenager Hwang Sun-woo.H
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Postponement of Asian Games puts nat'l baseball team in awkward position

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- The recent postponement of the 2022 Asian Games threw a wrench into the grand plans for the South Korean national baseball team, putting officials and coaching staff in somewhat of an awkward position.The Olympic
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Ascendant high jumper, swimmer among athletes forced to put Asiad dreams on hold

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean high jumper Woo Sang-hyeok is enjoying the best stretch of his career. He captured his first world indoor title in March by clearing 2.34 meters. Woo also rose to the top of the 2022 outdoor season r
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(LEAD) 2022 Asian Games scheduled in China postponed due to COVID-19

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with official announcement; ADDS photos)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- Asia's top sports body announced Friday the 19th Asian Games, scheduled to take place in the Chinese city of Hangzhou
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2022 Asian Games scheduled in China postponed: report

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- The 19th Asian Games, scheduled to take place in the Chinese city of Hangzhou from Sept. 10 to 25, have been postponed to a later date, Chinese state media reported Friday.Citing the Olympic Council of Asia, CCTV
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S. Korean player Lee Hyun-jung declares for NBA draft

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korean basketball player Lee Hyun-jung declared for the rookie draft in the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Wednesday, saying he is "excited" about the opportunity to pursue his drea
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MLB 랜디 존슨 딸, V리그에 도전장…한국에서 뛸 수 있을까

(서울=연합뉴스) 김경윤 기자 = 미국프로야구 메이저리그(MLB) 전설적인 투수 랜디 존슨(39)의 딸 윌로우 존슨(24)이 프로배구 V리그 외국인 선수 드래프트에 도전한다.한국배구연맹(KOVO) 관계자는 26일 "존슨이 2022-2023 여자부 외국인 선수 드래프트에 신청서를 냈다"며 "존슨은 국내 구단의 판단에 따라 새
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S. Korean sports administrator Kim Jae-youl to run for top int'l skating position

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Kim Jae-youl, a veteran sports administrator and former head of the South Korean skating governing body, will run for president at the sport's international federation.The Korea Skating Union (KSU) announc