[Photo] S. Korean men’s rugby sevens team makes Olympic debut in Tokyo

Posted on : 2021-07-27 17:42 KST Modified on : 2021-07-27 17:42 KST
Jang Seong-min reaches for the goalpost during a group stage match against Argentina on Tuesday. (pool photo)
Jang Seong-min reaches for the goalpost during a group stage match against Argentina on Tuesday. (pool photo)

The South Korean men’s rugby sevens team made their Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The team lost their final game of the Olympics 56-0 against Argentina on Tuesday, dropping out of the tournament. The team had lost to New Zealand (50-5) and Australia (42-5) on Monday.

Lee Seung-bae fights for the ball during a group stage match against Argentina on Tuesday. (pool photo)
Lee Seung-bae fights for the ball during a group stage match against Argentina on Tuesday. (pool photo)

The team played Ireland in a placing match after dropping out of the tournament and lost 31-nil.

Andre Jin Coquillard of South Korea jumps for the ball during a group stage match against Argentina on Tuesday. (pool photo)
Andre Jin Coquillard of South Korea jumps for the ball during a group stage match against Argentina on Tuesday. (pool photo)

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