Former Teammates Met at Asian Games
South Korean star Kim Do-yeong faced off against China's Li Yeon-eon during the Asian Games Super Round.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Baseball
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South Korean player Kim Do-yeong and China's Li Yeon-eon faced each other in the 2026 Asian Games Super Round in Japan. The two athletes were previously teammates at Gwangju Dongseong High School.
Why it matters
The matchup highlighted the shared athletic history of the two players, who trained together during their time in the South Korean high school system.
Kim Do-yeong finished the game with 1 hit, 1 RBI, 2 runs scored, and 1 walk in 4 at-bats. In contrast, Li Yeon-eon recorded 0 hits in 4 at-bats and struck out twice during the contest.
The players
Kim Do-yeong
He is a professional baseball player representing South Korea who trained with Li Yeon-eon at Gwangju Dongseong High School.
Li Yeon-eon
He is a Chinese national team player who previously played in South Korea and attended Gwangju Dongseong High School.
The details
The game took place at Toyohashi Citizen Stadium in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Li Yeon-eon, who moved to South Korea for school, attended Gwangju Jinghung Middle School and Gwangju Dongseong High School before joining the Chinese national team.
Timeline
Kim Do-yeong was born in 2003.
Li Yeon-eon was born in 2004.
Li Yeon-eon applied for the KBO rookie draft in 2024.
The Asian Games game occurred on September 26, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This match occurred during the 2026 Asian Games Super Round, a high-stakes phase of the tournament that determines the eventual path to the podium. The outcome contributes to the ongoing competitive landscape between national teams participating in this regional event.
Kim Do-yeong finished with 1 hit, 2 runs scored, and 1 RBI, contributing to the offensive performance for South Korea. Li Yeon-eon recorded 2 strikeouts across 4 at-bats, impacting his team's total offensive production in the game.
The takeaway
The game served as a reunion for two athletes who crossed paths during their formative years in the South Korean school system. Kim Do-yeong stated he expects to perform with a better feeling in his next game appearance.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by 조선일보.
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