South Korea showcased its archery dominance once again, capturing the gold medal in the men’s team archery event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The South Korean team, featuring top archers Kim Woo-jin, Lee Woo-seok, and Kim Je-deok, defeated host nation France with a decisive 5-1 score at the stunning Invalides venue. This victory adds another chapter to South Korea’s storied legacy in Olympic archery, where they have consistently dominated, now with seven golds out of ten possible team events since 1988.
Match Highlights: Precision and Dominance
South Korea and France began with an intense first set, tying and earning one set point each. However, South Korea quickly pulled away, with nearly every arrow landing close to or in the bullseye in the remaining sets. Their precision proved too much for the French team, who fought hard but could not keep up as the South Koreans clinched victory in the third set. This win continues South Korea’s reign as archery’s powerhouse on the Olympic stage.
Key Highlights:
- Team Members: Kim Woo-jin, Lee Woo-seok, Kim Je-deok
- Score: South Korea 5, France 1
- Venue: Esplanade des Invalides, Paris
With this gold, South Korea reinforces its archery supremacy and looks forward to adding more medals as the archery events continue in Paris.
