# South Korea flag mishap at Asian Games 2026

> South Korea's flag stuck during Asian Games 2026 football victory ceremony sparks fan boos.
- Title: South Korea flag mishap at Asian Games 2026 · Sportstar
- Summary: South Korea's flag stuck during Asian Games 2026 football victory ceremony sparks fan boos. South Korea's football team won the Asian Games 2026 men's…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/asian-games/asian-games-2026-mens-football-south-korea-flag-mishap-organisation/article71542925.ece
- Author: AFP
- Published: 2026-10-04T04:09:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: south korea, asian games 2026, football, flag mishap, victory ceremony, korean fans, japan, toyota city, seahawks, nfl, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

South Korea's football team won the Asian Games 2026 men's football gold medal but faced criticism after their flag appeared stuck during the victory ceremony, leading to boos from fans.