[Asian Games] Lee Junhwan Wins Valuable Silver Medal in Men's Judo 81kg Category

Half Lost Regrettably Due to Counterattack During Technical Attempt

Judo national team member Lee Junhwan (21, Yongin University) won a silver medal at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games.

In the men's 81kg judo final at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Korea's Lee Jun-hwan is competing against Tajikistan's Somon Makmedbekov.
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On the 25th, Lee Junhwan narrowly lost points to Tajikistan's Somon Makmedbekov in the men's 81kg final held at the Linpu Gymnasium in Xiaoshan, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, earning the silver medal.

In the early stages of the match, Lee Junhwan mainly targeted his opponent's lower body and engaged in a close contest. Lee continuously attempted attacks but was countered by his opponent. With 1 minute and 46 seconds remaining in the match, while attempting a seoi nage (shoulder throw), he was thrown by his opponent's thigh counterattack and conceded a waza-ari. Afterwards, Lee launched further attacks to seize another opportunity but only managed to earn two shido (penalties) against his opponent.

Having won a valuable silver medal in his debut at an international multi-sport event, the Asian Games, Lee Junhwan will not stop here and plans to begin preparations for the Paris Olympics next year.

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