NAGOYA, Japan — South Korean golfer Tom Kim remains in medal contention at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after a four-under-par 66 in the second round. Kim reached seven-under 133 and was two shots behind the co-leaders, Taiwan’s Wang Wei-hsuan and China’s Ding Wenyi. His position keeps the South Korean star firmly involved in the men’s individual competition.
Strong second round
Kim’s 66 followed a solid opening round and moved him into the leading group. He is joined on seven-under by teammate Mun Do-yeob. With further rounds remaining, the leaderboard remains open and small changes in putting, approach play and scoring on par-five holes could influence the medal positions.
Additional significance for Kim
The Asian Games golf competition carries an additional significance for South Korean male athletes because an Asian Games gold medal can be connected to military-service benefits under South Korean rules. That context has attracted attention to Kim’s campaign, although the tournament remains primarily a multi-sport championship in which athletes compete for their national teams.
International experience
Kim arrived in Nagoya after competing in the Presidents Cup, giving him a demanding run of high-level golf. His professional experience on the PGA Tour provides a different type of preparation from athletes who primarily compete on the Asian circuit. The Asian Games field, however, includes golfers from across the region who have their own experience and national-team ambitions.
South Korea remains third in the overall medal standings and has collected medals across archery, badminton, golf and other disciplines. NewsNationOnline is following the wider Games through its Aichi-Nagoya 2026 guide.
What remains
Kim will need another consistent round to remain in the gold-medal conversation. The leaders are close enough that the competition can change quickly. The remaining rounds will determine the final podium and give Asian golf another major continental championship storyline.
Official Games information is available at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Reuters reported Kim’s position after the second round and the context surrounding his campaign.
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