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, marking the opening of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Summer Asian Games on the 19th, encouraged the South Korean national team, saying, "Trust the sweat and effort you have shed to earn the Taeguk emblem and showcase your full abilities without reservation."

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 on his X (formerly Twitter) account titled "Cheering for the Strong Challenge of Team Korea" and stated, "Athletes, this is just the beginning," expressing his support.

President Lee added, "The passionate support and cheers of 52 million South Korean citizens will be with you," and urged, "Above all, I sincerely hope you complete the competition without injury and return home healthy."

He continued, "Together with the public, I will be rooting for the 1,052-member South Korean squad," and added, "Team Korea, fighting!"

The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Summer Asian Games opened on this day and will be held for 16 days until October 4 in Aichi Prefecture and the greater Nagoya area of Japan. South Korea has dispatched a total contingent of 1,052—including 792 athletes and 260 staff members—to compete in 41 events, excluding cricket and padel.

The South Korean team is aiming to win 40 to 45 gold medals and achieve third place overall for the third consecutive time at this competition.

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