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SEOUL - The news travelled fast amongst those involved with the LGU+ Cup in Seoul. Korean player Dong Koong Kang, one of the best players on the first day with a victory over Jae Ho Cho, was rushed to the hospital with severe pains in his stomach. The first diagnosis was food poisoning, but later an inflammation of the pancreas was also considered.
William Oh, who accompanied the player to the hospital, reported: ,,Mr. Kang was brought to the intensive care, where the doctor first administered pain medication. A final diagnosis will be made as soon as possible. At this point, it is impossible to say if he will be able to play tomorrow (Wednesday). He may have to stay in the hospital overnight.''
William Oh continued: ,,We expect the results of the examination in a few hours. Then we will know if he can stay in the tournament.''
Two hours later, around 01.00 at night in Korea, William Oh said: ,,The doctor can now only ease the pain with medication. Dong Koong needs to be further examined, with a CT- scan. There might be an internal problem. We go back to the hotel now. The scan can only be performed Monday. As for tomorrow's games, Kang can decide for himself, and he really wants to play.''
Dong Koong Kang played the best match of the first day, when he beat Jae Ho Cho (who ran a 14) 35-28 in 12 innings. If he stays in the tournament, he will face Hyung Bum Hwang and Hyun Min Seo.
Torbjörn Blomdahl (flight A) did well for himself in the second session with a win over Jae Guen Kim: 35-26 in sixteen innings. In that same flight, Dani Sánchez had a troublesome win over Quoc Nguyen Nguyen: 35-33 in 26, making the Spaniard the current nr. 3 in the group, behind Blomdahl and Kim.
Frédéric Caudron in flight B was surprised by Sang Pil Um, losing 35-26 (20) to the Korean. Sung-Won Choi and Choong Bok Lee drew in 20 innings. Choi has the lead with one game to play, he will meet Caudron in the final session.
Results:
GROUP A:
Blomdahl-Nguyen 35-25 (29)
Jae Guen Kim-Sánchez 35-16 (16)
Sánchez-Nguyen 35-33 (26)
Blomdahl-Jae Guen Kim 35-26 (16)
Ranking after the second round:
1 Torbjörn Blomdahl 4-1.555-11
2 Jae Guen Kim 2-1.593-8
3 Dani Sánchez 2-1.214-10
4 Quoc Nguyen Nguyen 0-1.054-10
GROUP B:
Caudron-Lee 35-20 (19)
Choi-Um 35-21 (24)
Um-Caudron 35-26 (20)
Choi-Lee 35-35 (20)
Ranking:
1 Sung-Won Choi 3-1.590-9
2 Frédéric Caudron 2-1.564-8
3 Um 2-1.272-8
4 Choong Bok Lee 1-1.410-6
GROUP C:
Jaspers-Hyung Kon Kim 35-28 (13)
Sayginer-Heo 35-35 (20)
Ranking after the first round:
1 Dick Jaspers 2-2.692-13
2 Semih Sayginer 1-1.750-6
3 Jung Han Heo 1-1.750-6
4 Hyung Kon Kim 0-2.154-10
GROUP D:
Kang- Cho 35-28 (12)
Hwang-Seo 35-30 (28)
Ranking:
1 Dong Koong Kang 2-2.917-7
2 Hyung Bum Hwang 2-1.250-5
3 Jae Ho Cho 0-2.333-14
4 Hyun Min Seo 0-1.071-7
Schedule from second round (Korean time):
Wednesday:
12.30: Jaspers-Sayginer, Heo-Hyung Kon Kim
14.00: Cho-Seo, Hwang-Kang
15.30: Blomdahl-Sánchez, Jae Guen Kim-Nguyen
17.00:
Caudron-Choi, Lee-Um
18.30:
Jaspers-Heo
Sayginer-Hyung Kon Kim
20.00:
Hwang-Cho, Kang-Seo.
Thursday: Semi-finals and final.
Korean player Dong Koong Kang, still in a good health during his first match
Torbjörn Blomdahl, leader in his group after an excellent match
Frédéric Caudron lost his second match and needs a win against the world champion Sung-Won Choi