Asian Games: South Korea win both men's and women's basketball gold

Korean players celebrate after wining gold

Hosts South Korea won the gold in both men’s and women’s basketball of the 2014 Asian Games held at Incheon, South Korea.

South Korea defeated Asian Champions Iran 79 – 77 to win the men’s basketball gold. Korea took the first quarter 25 – 16 and lead by 42 – 36 during the half time break. After the break, Iran came out strong and win the third quarter and were leading by 61 – 58 going to the last quarter. But Koreans made a comeback in the last quarter to win the gold medal at home by 79 – 77. Meanwhile Japan beat Kazakhstan 76 – 72 to win bronze medal.

In women’s category, Korea beat China 76 – 64 to win gold while Japan beat Chinese Taipei 61 – 59 to win bronze medal.

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