They're Not Playing Our Song: Wrong Korean Anthem Played at Asian Games Field Hockey Match The intricacies of international competition can sometimes get lost in translation.
At the ongoing Asian Games, a misstep on the part of the organizers provided a rare glimpse into the complexities of cross border sports diplomacy.
The South Korean field hockey team's men's match against Bangladesh got off to an unusual start when the anthem of North Korea was mistakenly played instead of their own.