South Korea national kabaddi team

The South Korea National Kabaddi Team (also known as Korea Republic National Kabaddi Team)[1] represents South Korea in international kabaddi competitions.

South Korea National Kabaddi Team
Flag of Republic of South Korea
SportKabaddi
CaptainLee Jang-kun

Kabaddi is a growing sport in South Korea. South Korea national team is ranked 3rd in the world. Many Korean players play in the Pro Kabaddi league in India.

Korean captain Jang Kun Lee is one of the most famous international players in the Pro Kabaddi league.

Korean players are known for their agility & speed in the game.

In 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, South Korea finished at 3rd place losing to Iran in the semi-finals. South Korea was the only team to beat eventual winner India in the entire tournament.

South Korea was also invited to participate in 2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters, being one of the top 4 Kabaddi nations in the world.

South Korea has also defeated India at the 2018 Asian Games which was their first defeat at the tournament. They also bagged their first silver medal.

Team

Name Role Franchise
Lee Jang-kunRaiderPatna Pirates
Lee Dong-geonRaiderBengaluru Bulls
Shin Cheol-gyuRaider-
Park Hyun-ilAll rounderPatna Pirates
Lee Jae-minDefenderTamil Thalaivas
Kim Dong-gyuDefender-
Lee Jae-cheolDefender-
Ko Young-changDefenderU Mumba
Hong Dong-juAll RounderBengaluru Bulls
Park Chan-sikAll RounderTamil Thalaivas
Kim Gyung-taeAll RounderBengaluru Bulls
Kim Seong-ryeolAll RounderUP Yoddha
Eom Tae-deokAll RounderPatna Pirates
Kim Tae-beomAll Rounder-
Ok Yong-jooAll Rounder-

Tournament records

Asian Games

Men's team

Year Rank Pld W D L
China 1990Did not enter
Japan 1994
Thailand 1998
South Korea 2002
Qatar 2006
China 20105th2002
South Korea 2014Bronze medal4202
Indonesia 2018Silver medal6501
Total3/812705

Women's team

Year Rank Pld W D L
China 20105th3102
South Korea 20145th2002
Indonesia 20185th3201
Total3/38305

World Cup

Men's Team

Year Rank Pld W D L
India 2004Group stage3102
India 2007Group stage3102
India 2016 Bronze medal 6 5 0 1
Total3/312705

Women's Team

Year Rank Pld W D L
India 2012Quarter Final4202
Total1/14202

References

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