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South Korea send 203 athletes to Rio Olympics

Xinhua, July 19, 2016 Adjust font size:

South Korea fielded the lowest number of athletes to a Summer Olympics in 30 years and aimed at a top 10 finish in Rio.

South Korea launched its Rio de Janeiro Olympics delegation on Tuesday with 204 athletes representing the country in 23 out of 28 sports. At the Los Angeles in 1984, 201 athletes competed for South Korea.

South Korea is eyeing its fourth consecutive top-10 showing at a Summer Games in Rio by winning at least 10 gold medals. Enditem