North Korean Anthem Played at South Korea’s Bangladesh Hockey Match at Asian Games
Organizers corrected the anthem mix-up and apologized as South Korea won 5-0, while the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee filed a formal complaint.
- South Korean field hockey players were perplexed Friday when the national anthem of North Korea played instead of their own before their match against Bangladesh at the Asian Games; South Korea won 5-0.
- Some matches at the Asian Games have been played early to accommodate a crowded schedule featuring more than 11,000 athletes, with the official opening ceremony set for tomorrow.
- Many South Korean players stood at attention, unsure of how to respond, with some running their hands through their hair and others holding their right hand over their heart as the incorrect anthem played.
- Organizers quickly corrected the technical error and played the correct South Korean national anthem before the match resumed, resolving the initial confusion.
- The Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, feature more than 11,000 athletes, exceeding the Summer Olympics scale, as events continue through the official opening set for tomorrow.
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