Published 17:57 IST, May 8th 2020

Tottenham star Son Heung-min completes basic military training in South Korea

South Korean officials revealed that Tottenham's Son finished in the top 3 out of the 157 people in the training. The 27-year-old winger also received an award.

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Tottenham Hotspur ace Son Heung-min has completed his mandatory three-week military training in his homeland, South Korea. It is reported that Son Heung-min excelled in every part of training as he turned out to be one of best in lot. As reported by Korea Herald, 27-year-old winger was one of top five individuals who were felicitated by an award at Marine Corps' training camp graduation ceremony, which was held on island of Jeju. South Korean officials revealed that Tottenham's Son Heung-min finished in top three out of 157 people in training.

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Tottenham winger began training on April 20 which was scheduled for three weeks. duration of Son Heung-min's military training was slashed after he led South Korea to a gold medal win in 2018 Asian Games. He was called back to complete his training when Premier League was suspended due to coronavirus outbreak. According to Goal, Son Heung-min participated in various activities like shooting and bayonet skills, biological, chemical and radiological training, medical training and individual fighting skills.

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A Marine Corps official, in an interview with Korea Herald, stated, "He received 'Pilsung' prize which is one of five types of awards for best performers." 'Pilsung', which translates as 'certain victory', is battle cry of South Korean Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force. "All courses were judged in a fair and strict manner, and his military training officers have said he went through training faithfully," official added about Son Heung-min military training.

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17:56 IST, May 8th 2020