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Yang celebrates as South Korea wins Asian Games gold medal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 12:20 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Yang celebrates as South Korea wins Asian Games gold medal

Summary

Celtic's Yang Hyun-Jun celebrated after South Korea secured gold at the Asian Games, defeating Japan 1-0 in the final. Eom Jisung scored the winning goal for the South Korean squad, marking their fourth consecutive title in the tournament. Yang's participation grants him exemption from mandatory military service, though concerns remain about his fitness after being sidelined for two games due to a hamstring issue. He is expected to return to Celtic's lineup as they face a busy October schedule, including matches in the Europa League and the Scottish Premiership.

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By the Numbers

•South Korea beats Japan 1-0 in the Asian Games final.
•Eom Jisung scored the decisive goal for South Korea.
•Yang Hyun-Jun was an unused substitute in the final.
•Yang's gold medal win gives him military service exemption.
•Celtic faces a tough schedule ahead in October.

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What they're saying

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Huge congratulations to Yang who has earned a gold medal at the Asian Games after South Korea beat Japan 1-0 in the final of the tournament with Eom Jisung scoring the winning goal…5th September 202...
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