One of the big highlights from these Asian Games was South Korea and the DPRK coming together to form joint teams for several events. One of those was women's basketball, where the Unified Korea team made it all the way to the final to face China, and were guaranteed at least a silver to go along with the gold and two bronze medals the unified teams of the two sides already won. Damion Jones has more.

The atmosphere in the arena known as the Istora is electric ahead of the Asian Games women's basketball final, as fans turn out in droves to support the Unified Korea squad.

"China is very strong, but we have our unified team to fight for gold. I am so honored to sit here to watch the final. I hope we can always unify as one team."

This is the 11th time that athletes from the DPRK and South Korea have competed as members of joint teams on the international stage. For many, the most memorable occasion was earlier this year at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, when the flag depicting a Unified Korean Peninsula flew at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

SONG KWANG-JONG NATIONAL UNIFICATION ADVISORY COUNCIL PRESIDENT "PyeongChang was the first time we unified at such an event, and the Asian Games is the second time. We will try our best to show the spirit of Koreans."

Although Unified Korea team would come up six points short against China in this gold medal game, the coaches and players say they're thrilled to win silver together, especially considering the brief amount of time they had to train as a single unit.

LEE MOON-KYU UNIFIED KOREA COACH "I thought we only had a small chance before the game, but then I saw we had a chance to actually win. This is really important for us, and I think we will be better in the future."

And there might indeed be a future for this unified squad as South Korea's Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has reportedly already sent an invitation to the DPRK to combine certain teams for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. If the proposal is accepted, it would mark the two sides first time competing together, at the Summer Games.

LEE MOON-KYU SILVER-WINNING COACH "I have not received any definitive information about a unified team for Tokyo, but I am happy to hear the news, and we will try our best."

And for the moment, the Unified Korea side can leave the Asian Games happy with a decent haul of medals, along with brighter hopes for the future. DJ, CGTN.