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K-netizens react to South Korea's first gold in an event that doesn't involve weapons

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Posted by Sophie-Ha Monday, August 5, 2024 22,586

South Korea has clinched gold medals in fencing (swords), shooting (guns), and archery (bow & arrows) at the 2024 Paris Olympics, continuing their strong tradition in these sports.

However, what has truly captured the nation's attention is their first-ever gold medal in women's badminton. One Korean netizen brought to attention that the latest gold medal win was in a category that did not involve a "violent weapon."

The netizen humorously remarked, "From guns, swords, and arrows to rackets," highlighting the shift from traditional weapons to a badminton racket in their recent victory. However, other Korean netizens joked that even a racket could be used as a weapon.

Translation: "[Official] South Korea Wins First Non-Violent Event Gold Medal at Paris Olympics."


They commented:

"It really hurts if you get hit by a shuttlecock."


"The racket can be used as a weapon too though."


"Um, this was a non-violent event?"


"Have you guys been hit with a badminton racket when you were a kid? It's a weapon."


"The racket can be a weapon too."


"I saw on 'You Quiz' that they were breaking wooden boards."

"I think it can be... a weapon."


"It's going to hurt if you get hit by that shuttlecock."


"Well... the racket hits the shuttlecock..."


"How is this non-violent? The players violently hit the shuttlecock with their rackets."


"That is funny..."


"I got hit with a badminton racket when I was a kid and it hurts. That is a weapon."


As of this writing, South Korea has 11 gold medals, two in Fencing, three in Shooting, five in Archery, and one in Badminton. South Korea also has 8 silver medals (3 in Shooting, 2 in Judo, 1 in Badminton, 1 in Archery, 1 in Fencing) and 7 bronze medals (3 in Judo, 1 in Boxing, 1 in Swimming, 1 in Archery, and 1 in Table Tennis), bringing the current total to 26 medals.


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