Ailing archer hoping to learn from early exit at world championships

Korean archer Lee Woo-seok admittedly didn't have high expectations for himself entering the world championships on home soil this month. With his preparation interrupted by physical issues, Lee thought he could make it as far as the quarterfinals in the individual event at best. The 28-year-old didn't even go that deep, as he was eliminated in the round of 16 on Thursday at the May 18 Democracy Plaza in Gwangju, Jeolla Province, following a loss to Matias Grande of Mexico. Lee, the 2024 Olympic individual bronze medalist, still held his head high afterward, saying he was determined to learn from his early elimination so that he won't suffer a similar fate in future competitions. "I have not been in great physical condition for most of the season," Lee revealed. "As disappointing as this result was, this is not the end of my career. There will be the Asian Games, the next world championships, and if we look even further ahead, the Los Angeles Olympics (in 2028). If I do get a chance to compete at the Olympics, my top priority will be to make sure I won't make the same mistakes." After wiWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times