All play is hard work

Aiming high: While student-athletes have dreams of making it big in their respective sports, those who don't are left stranded with limited career options. - Asia News Network

Korean student-athletes think it is impossible to balance sports and studies.

A 16-year-old boy, towering over his classmates at 188cm, walks into the classroom. He bows to his teacher, goes to the back of the class and slumps over his desk, falling asleep as the class continues.