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Kim wins Asian Games gold to secure military exemption

Tom Kim secured a three-stroke victory at the Asian Games by shooting a stellar six-under 64 during the final round, finishing the tournament at 18 under par. This triumph earned the 24-year-old golfer the gold medal and a valuable exemption from South Korea's compulsory military service, which typically requires able-bodied males to serve for nearly two years before turning 28.

Despite a minor stumble with a bogey on the 17th hole following five earlier birdies and an eagle, Kim safely parred the final hole to seal his win and avoid standard conscription, limiting his future military obligation to a brief basic training stint of under a month.

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