Asian Games: South Korea captain apologises over military exemption remark

The Punch | 04-10-2026 09:45am |

South Korea's Asian Games football captain, Lee Gi-hyuk, has apologized for a remark about avoiding military service after winning a gold medal. He described the comment as 'thoughtless' and expressed regret over the controversy it caused. The apology comes after his statement drew criticism regarding military exemption privileges for athletes.

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