Team Korea is riding a wave of momentum at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, continuing its winning streak across multiple events including volleyball and football.

■ Women's Volleyball Overpowers Qatar... Managed Rotation Keeps Starters Fresh

In the women's volleyball Group D preliminary match held at Komaki Park Arena on the 17th, South Korea defeated Qatar with a set score of 3-0. It was another 3-0 victory following the previous day's match against Hong Kong. South Korea managed its starters' stamina while displaying a composed performance.

Commentator Han Yu-mi shared her thoughts after the match, saying, "There were parts that went well and parts that didn't." She added, "We gave the starters some rest, but that also increases the burden for tomorrow. I hope they show good form and play well."

■ Women's Football Routs Bangladesh 6-0... Six Different Scorers

In the women's football Group F second group-stage match held at Nagai Stadium at 4 p.m. the same day, South Korea defeated Bangladesh 6-0. Kim Min-ji opened the scoring in the 16th minute of the first half, followed by goals from Jung Da-bin, Choi Yu-ri, Ji So-yeon, Hyun Seul-gi, and Ko Yu-jin.

Ahead of the match, commentators Jeon Ga-eul and Park Chan-ha and caster Kim Jong-hyun predicted a South Korean advantage and expected a high-scoring game. After the match, commentator Jeon Ga-eul said, "I'm not sure if I'm satisfied with today's match. There were some frustrating moments in the first half," but added, "It's positive that a variety of players got to taste scoring." Commentator Park Chan-ha remarked, "I believe we can definitely reach the final and win the title. I'd like to see today's match as part of the Asian Games process," turning attention to the third group-stage match against North Korea scheduled for 4 p.m. on the 21st.

■ Basketball and Hockey Teams All in Action on the 18th... Men's Basketball Faces Iran in Semifinal

On the 18th, the women's national basketball team will play its first match against Malaysia at 10 a.m., aiming for its first gold medal in 12 years since the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. Commentators Kim Eun-hye and Son Dae-beom and caster Kim Jin-ung will broadcast the game on KBS 2TV.

The women's hockey Group A match between South Korea and Taiwan at 1 p.m. the same day will air on KBS 1TV with commentary from commentator Cho Sung-jun and caster Jang Woong. The men's national hockey team's first match will also take place on the 18th.

The men's national basketball team will face Iran in the semifinal at 4 p.m. on the 18th. Commentator Kim Jong-kyu rated the South Korean men's national basketball team as a 'golden generation,' expressing high expectations. The match will be broadcast live on KBS 1TV with commentator Son Dae-beom and caster Lee Young-ho.

KBS will cover the 16 days of Asian Games news with viewers under the slogan 'A Moment of Becoming One Again — the Asian Games on KBS.'