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    Ex-World Cup star Park Ji-sung to co-lead new committee on reforming football

    Former FIFA World Cup hero Park Ji-sung will serve as the co-head of a new government-formed committee on reforming Korean football, officials said Friday. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced the launch of the "K-Football Innovation Committee," with Park and Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young jointly at the helm. According to the ministry, the committee also appointed seven members, including Ryu Seung-min, president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee; Kim Seung-hee, executive director of the Korea Football Association (KFA); and two former national team players Lee Young-pyo and Park Joo-ho. The committee will hold "comprehensive discussions" on measures that can help bolster Korean football's global competitiveness and cover areas such as football governance, youth development and adoption of the latest technologies, the ministry said. The committee has been put together in the aftermath of Korea's elimination from the ongoing FIFA World Cup after the initial group stage. Earlier this week, Chae announced plans for the ministry to conduct an audit into operations at

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    Ex-World Cup star Park Ji-sung to co-lead new committee on reforming football
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    Japan coach says Hong 'fought for Korean football' despite World Cup failure

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    Twins become 1st KBO team to reach 50 wins in 2026

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    KBO clubs shutting down key pitchers as All-Star break nears

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Cha Jun-hwan in 6th after men's singles short program

MILAN — Cha Jun-hwan ranked sixth after the men's singles short program in figure skating at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday with his best score of the season. Cha scored 92.72 points at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, besting his previous season high by 1.12 points. Ilia Malinin of the United States topped the short program with 108.16 points, and Yuma Kagiyama of Japan was next with 103.07 points. In the short program for the team event last Saturday, Cha scored 83.53 points after a botched takeoff for a triple axel. This time, he landed the jump cleanly, as well as all the other jumps in his program, set to "Rain, In Your Black Eyes" by Ezio Bosso. A clean quadruple salchow set the tone and Cha followed up with a flawless triple lutz-triple loop combination. Cha also earned high marks for his spins and step sequence. Cha earned 50.08 points in the technical element score (TES), based on his execution of jumps and spins, and another 42.64 points in the program component score (PCS), which looks at skaters' artistry and choreography. The one other South Korean in action,

Feb 11, 2026By Yonhap
Cha Jun-hwan in 6th after men's singles short program
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Olympic figure skater Cha Jun-hwan values intrinsic satisfaction over results

MILAN — In a rare show of emotion, figure skater Cha Jun-hwan pumped his left fist before getting up and acknowledging the adoring crowd after finishing his short program at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Tuesday. Moments later, though, a wide smile on Cha's face gave way to a quizzical look after his score flashed on the board above center ice. He had 92.72 points, his best of the season but not close to where he thought it should have been. It put him in sixth place heading into the free skate on Friday. Ilia Malinin of the United States led the short program with 108.16 points. Cha is 9.83 points behind third-place Adam Siao Him Fa of France. Cha admitted afterward the score left him slightly disappointed but he knew in his heart of hearts that he gave everything he had to this program. "I have absolutely zero regret about today. I poured everything I have onto the ice," Cha said, a smile now back on his face. "I am pleased with the season-best score. Honestly, I was a bit bummed out about the score, but the way I skated and expressed every bit of my heart out there is more th

Feb 11, 2026By Yonhap
Olympic figure skater Cha Jun-hwan values intrinsic satisfaction over results
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Olympic figure skater still proud of himself despite missing free program cut

MILAN — After completing the first Olympic short program of his career Tuesday night in Milan, figure skater Kim Hyun-gyeom emphatically pointed at himself with his right thumb and nodded his head with all the self-assuredness of an athlete at the top of his game. Someone who only saw that part of Kim's performance would have thought he must have skated the program of his life. However, it was far from it, as he only scored 69.30 points, more than five points off his season best, at Milano Ice Skating Arena. Failing to land a triple axel was his one big mistake. Kim finished 26th among 29 skaters and will miss Friday's free skate, reserved only for the top 24. "I wanted to do that gesture after a clean program," Kim said with a smile afterward. "Unfortunately, I made a mistake with the jump. But I was still really proud of myself. I truly enjoyed myself out there, and I appreciated all the support from the stands. I felt very proud." Kim opened his program, set to "Peponi (Paradise)" by The Piano Guys & Alex Boye, with a clean quadruple toe loop. But he was shaky with the takeoff on th

Feb 11, 2026By Yonhap
Olympic figure skater still proud of himself despite missing free program cut
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Milano Cortina finds fix for medal defects, repairs offered

MILAN — A fix has been found to stop Milano Cortina Olympic medals from coming apart, and athletes will be able to return any damaged ones for repair, local organisers said on Tuesday. The problems with the cherished medals have been one of the talking points of the opening days of competition at a Games that have otherwise run smoothly. Local organisers investigated the medals mishaps with the Italian State Mint, which is responsible for producing them. "A solution was identified and a targeted intervention was implemented," Milano Cortina 2026 Communications Director Luca Casassa said, adding that only a limited number of medals had suffered defects. Athletes whose medals were affected could return them "so that they can be promptly repaired," he added. "Milano Cortina 2026 confirms its commitment to ensuring that the medals, which symbolise the highest achievement in every athlete's career, meet the highest standards of quality and attention to detail." Problem with the clasp Organisers did not specify what the problem was. However, a source close to the situation had suggested on Mond

Feb 11, 2026By Reuters
Milano Cortina finds fix for medal defects, repairs offered
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US short trackers speak of 'soft' ice in Milan after teammate crashes in relay

MILAN — American short track speed skaters Brandon Kim and Andrew Heo both spoke of "soft" ice conditions at Milano Ice Skating Arena on Tuesday, the first day of short track races at the Winter Olympics here, as one of their teammates slipped and fell during the mixed team relay semifinals. Corinne Stoddard lost her balance and fell during the 18-lap, 2,000-meter relay featuring two male and two female skaters per side. She skidded toward the fence just as South Korea's Kim Gil-li was coming from behind, and Kim got tripped up by the American and fell hard to the ice. Both South Korea and the U.S. were eliminated and settled for spots in the consolation "B" final. "Obviously, we fell. So the ice was breaking down pretty quickly," Brandon Kim said. "It's a little bit hard to stay on your feet, but I guess we did the best we could, given the circumstances." Heo blamed the less-than-ideal conditions on the heat generated by the big crowd inside the arena. "It's definitely kind of soft, softer than what we're used to," he said. "It's just the amount of people that are in the arena right no

Feb 11, 2026By Yonhap
US short trackers speak of 'soft' ice in Milan after teammate crashes in relay
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S. Korea crashes out of short track mixed relay after collision

MILAN — South Korea missed out on a medal in short track speed skating's mixed team relay at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday, after crashing out of the semifinals following an on-ice collision. The quartet of Choi Min-jeong, Kim Gil-li, Rim Jong-un and Hwang Dae-heon finished third in their group in the semifinals at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, with only the top two nations from the two groups progressing to the final. With six laps remaining in this 18-lap, 2,000-meter race, Kim got tripped up by Corinne Stoddard of the United States, who lost her balance and fell after briefly moving out in front. South Korea was in third place at the time behind the U.S. and Canada. South Korea crossed the line in third place and settled for the consolation "B" final. A South Korean team official lodged an on-site protest with officials, asking for an "advancement" for South Korea due to a U.S. penalty, but the final results did not change. The referee of the given race may choose to push a skater or a team through to the next round when a skater who was in a strong position is fo

Feb 10, 2026By Yonhap
S. Korea crashes out of short track mixed relay after collision
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S. Korea misses podium in short track mixed team relay

MILAN — Korea failed to reach the podium in the mixed relay in short track speed skating at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday. The quartet of Choi Min-jeong, Kim Gil-li, Rim Jong-un and Hwang Dae-heon finished third in their group in the semifinals at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, with only the top two nations from the two groups progressing to the final. With six laps remaining in this 18-lap, 2,000-meter race, Kim got tripped up by Corinne Stoddard of the United States, who lost her balance and fell after briefly moving out in front. Korea was in third place at the time behind the U.S. and Canada. Korea crossed the line in third place and settled for the consolation "B" final. A Korean team official lodged an on-site protest with officials, asking for an "advancement" for Korea due to a U.S. penalty, but the final results did not change. The referee of the given race may choose to push a skater or a team through to the next round when a skater who was in a strong position is fouled or blocked by another skater. However, a skater or a team must have been in at least seco

Feb 10, 2026By Yonhap
S. Korea misses podium in short track mixed team relay
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IOC bans Ukrainian skeleton slider helmet honoring fallen athletes

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed on Tuesday that Ukrainian skeleton slider Vladyslav Heraskevych cannot wear a special helmet commemorating athletes killed during the war with Russia in his home country. IOC spokesperson Mark Adams told reporters that Heraskevych can however wear a black armband in his competition on Thursday and Friday, and can continue to express himself in various ways from social media to press conferences. "We feel that this is a good compromise in the situation," Adams said, stating the IOC has treated the issue with "compassion and understanding." Heraskevych's helmet features images of around half a dozen athletes, including Youth Olympics medalists, who were killed in Russian attacks. The design was intended as a tribute to sports colleagues who died during the war. Heraskevych, 27, wore the helmet during official training on Monday and applied at the IOC to wear it in competition as well. But he said late Monday in an Instagram video that he was turned down by an IOC representative, speaking of "a decision that simply breaks my heart." The IOC

Feb 10, 2026By DPA
IOC bans Ukrainian skeleton slider helmet honoring fallen athletes
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US figure skater Amber Glenn resolves copyright issues with Canadian music artist at Olympics

U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn says she has smoothed out copyright concerns with the artist behind one of the pieces of her free skate music, and that the Olympic team gold medalist may have struck up a new friendship with him because of it. Canadian artist Seb McKinnon, who produces music under the name CLANN, had taken to social media after Glenn performed her free skate to conclude the team event Sunday and expressed surprise that his song, “The Return,” was used as part of the program. “So just found out an Olympic figure skater used one of my songs without permission for their routine. It aired all over the world ... what? Is that usual practice for the Olympics?” McKinnon posted to X, eventually congratulating Glenn on her gold medal. Figure skaters are required to obtain copyright permission for the music they use. But the process is confusing and prone to mistakes, and several skaters have changed programs at the last minute for the Milan Cortina Games because problems have arisen. “The issue of music rights can be complex and confusing,” Glenn said in a statement.

Feb 10, 2026By AP
US figure skater Amber Glenn resolves copyright issues with Canadian music artist at Olympics
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Ice dancers still grateful for experience after missing out on free dance

MILAN — Even after an unexpected mistake cost them a chance to skate one more time at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics this week, ice dancers Hannah Lim and Quan Ye still felt grateful for the opportunity to compete here in northern Italy. Lim and Quan scored their career-low 64.69 points in the rhythm dance at Milano Ice Skating Arena on Monday. With the top 20 couples out of 23 progressing to the free dance for Wednesday, Lim and Quan finished 22nd. Quan lost his balance and stumbled trying to perform twizzles early in the program. It could only be described as a "rookie mistake," akin to a hockey goalie letting a soft shot through the five-hole in his first game. To their credit, Lim and Quan skated a fine program the rest of the way, just not well enough to overcome that early miscue. "The mistake was disappointing, but I am still very happy," Lim said. "We felt so much energy when we did our run-through, and I am satisfied with the way we danced." Asked how she and her partner were able to stay focused the rest of the way, Lim said, "I tried to speak to him with my eyes that it wa

Feb 10, 2026By Yonhap
Ice dancers still grateful for experience after missing out on free dance
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