President Lee Urges Asian Games Delegation: "Trust in Your Efforts and Show Your Skills to the Fullest"

Cheering Message for the Opening of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
"52 Million Koreans Will Support You... Wishing for a Safe and Healthy Return"

President Lee Jae-myung encouraged the South Korean delegation on the occasion of the opening of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Summer Asian Games on the 19th, saying, "Trust in the sweat and effort you have poured in to earn the Taegeuk emblem; show your skills to the fullest."

President Lee Jae-myung is delivering a commemorative speech at the Youth Day ceremony held at the Blue House on the 19th. September 19, 2026. Photo by Yonhap News

On this day, President Lee posted a message titled "Cheering for the Spirited Challenge of the South Korean Delegation" on his X (formerly Twitter) account, saying, "Athletes, now is the beginning," expressing his support.

He also stated, "The passionate support and cheers of 52 million South Koreans will be with you," and added, "Most of all, I hope that everyone returns healthy after finishing the competition safely, without injury."

He continued, "Together with the people, I will cheer for the 1,052 members of the South Korean delegation," and added, "Team Korea, fighting!"

The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Summer Asian Games opened today and will be held for 16 days across Aichi Prefecture and the Nagoya area in Japan, until October 4. South Korea has dispatched a total delegation of 1,052 people, including 792 athletes and 260 officials, competing in 41 sports events, excluding cricket and padel.

The South Korean team aims to win between 40 and 45 gold medals and to secure overall third place for the third consecutive time at this year's Games.

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