Asian Games: South Korea demand probe into Chinese swimming 'assault'

JAKARTA - South Korea have asked Asian Games organisers to investigate after swimmer Kim Hye-jin was allegedly assaulted by China's Duo Shen after an altercation in the tournament's training pool.

The Korean Sport and Olympic Committee said Duo kicked Kim twice in the belly after she was accidentally struck by the Korean as they were swimming on Thursday (Aug 23).

The committee said it has formally requested an investigation by the Games organising committee and the Olympic Council of Asia, after Kim said she wanted Duo to face punishment.

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