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Fencing's Oh Sang-uk wins World Cup in Cairo for second season gold

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

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  • South Korean fencer Oh Sang-uk won the men's saber individual event at the International Fencing Federation (FIE) World Cup in Cairo.
  • This marks his second World Cup victory of the season, four months after his previous win in Salt Lake City.
  • Oh, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, overcame a waist injury to secure the gold medal, also defeating the world's second-ranked fencer in the semifinals.

South Korean fencing star Oh Sang-uk has reclaimed the top spot, clinching the men's saber individual title at the International Fencing Federation (FIE) World Cup held in Cairo. This victory marks his second World Cup gold of the season, achieved just four months after his previous triumph in Salt Lake City, USA.

He showcased strong form from the initial matches, progressively improving as the competition advanced.

Describing Oh Sang-uk's performance during the tournament.

Despite a recent setback due to a waist injury, the 2024 Paris Olympics double gold medalist demonstrated his prowess throughout the tournament. He showcased strong form from the initial matches, progressively improving as the competition advanced. In a significant semifinal clash, Oh defeated Sandro Bazadze of Georgia, the former world No. 1 and current No. 2, with a decisive 15-8 score.

He continued his dominant performance in the final, again winning 15-8 against Colin Heathcock of the United States to secure the championship. This win adds to his season's accolades, which also include a bronze medal from the Algiers tournament in November, marking his third individual World Cup medal this season.

In a significant semifinal clash, Oh defeated Sandro Bazadze of Georgia, the former world No. 1 and current No. 2, with a decisive 15-8 score.

Detailing Oh Sang-uk's semifinal match.

Meanwhile, other South Korean fencers also achieved podium finishes. Choi Se-bin secured a silver medal at the women's saber World Cup in Lima, Peru, while Lim Tae-hee earned a bronze medal in the women's epee World Cup in Saint-Maur, France.

He continued his dominant performance in the final, again winning 15-8 against Colin Heathcock of the United States to secure the championship.

Describing Oh Sang-uk's final match.
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