South Korea wins men's football gold

South Korea won its fourth consecutive men's football gold medal against Japan in the final at Toyota Stadium near Nagoya on Saturday evening.

Flag appears stuck during ceremony

Footage showed ceremonial officials struggling to raise South Korea's flag on the flagpole after their win, sparking boos from Korean fans.

Captain calls it disappointing

South Korea's football captain Lee Gi-hyuk said the ceremony was 'disappointing' because the flag appeared stuck and the players and fans were unhappy.

“I believe an awards ceremony should be an occasion for celebration.”

Flag raised after anthem ends

According to South Korean media, the flag was eventually raised properly only after the national anthem ended.

Organisational issues persist

The Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya have faced problems with accommodation and transport, and South Korea was also affected by a mix-up playing North Korea's anthem for their hockey team.

Olympic officials criticize Games

South Korean Olympic officials criticized the Games' organization, with president Ryu Seung-min calling the run 'an F' during the first week.