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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
Tom Kim failed to achieve a podium finish in the men's Olympic golf event, despite finishing 13 under par after four very tidy rounds.
The 22-year-old was pictured crying in a club house at Le Golf National following his final round. Not only had he missed out on an Olympic medal but he had also failed to secure exemption from military service in his native South Korea.
It is law in South Korea that all men - unless exempt - must complete 18-21 months of military service and they must enlist before the age of 28.
Some men are given exemptions based on physical and mental health issues, while it is not uncommon for rich families to send children to foreign schools to gain duel citizenship.
Another way to get excused from conscription in South Korea is to win an Olympic medal of any colour, or a gold at the Asian Games.
Olympics golfer Tom Kim was seen crying in the club house after missing out on a medal
South Korean Kim pictured wiping away a tear from his left eye at Le Golf National on Sunday
Kim finished 13 under par after his four rounds of Olympic golf but he did not win a medal
The 22-year-old looked disappointed after completing his final round at Le Golf National
Tottenham Hotspur forward Son captained South Korea to gold in the men's football event at the 2018 Asian Games and therefore only had to complete three weeks of basic training, instead of 21 months.
A Marine Corps officer later praised Son for his commitment during his training and the Spurs ace was presented with the 'Pilsung' prize, given to the top five performing trainees.
Kim could yet follow Son's path by earning an exemption if he wins gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, or any medal at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
If not, he could be forced to spend a big chunk of time away from the PGA Tour.
Kim has won three PGA titles in his career to date. He also finished tied for second place at The Open last year.
Spurs footballer Son Heung-min won a gold medal with South Korea at the 2018 Asian Games
Son was therefore exempt from 21-month military service, although he still completed basic training
Son pictured in military uniform during his basic training on Jeju island back in May 2020
Kim came joint eighth at Paris 2024, missing out on a bronze medal by four strokes.
Gold went to Scottie Scheffler of the USA, who finished 19 under par.
Tommy Fleetwood (-18) of Team GB took silver, while Japan's Hideki Matsuyama (-17) got bronze.