Tom Kim wins Asian Games golf, earning South Korean military exemption
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 08:31 · Archive
South Korean golfer Tom Kim won the Asian Games men's golf title, securing a military service exemption.
Tom Kim of South Korea won the men's golf gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan, finishing three shots ahead of the field. Gold medals at the Asian Games provide significant reductions in the mandatory military service that South Korean men are required to undertake.
Kim's victory means he will face substantially shortened military obligations upon returning home. The result came after he led the leaderboard through the third round of the competition.
How it is being reported
- Tom Kim earns exemption from military service with Asian Games goldIndependent Sport · 3 Oct, 08:14
- Kim gains exemption from mandatory military service after Asian Games goldSky Sports · 3 Oct, 00:51
- Kim leads Asian Games seeking military exemptionBBC Sport · 2 Oct, 10:19
In this story: Tom Kim · South Korea · Japan
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