South Korean fencer Song Se-ra has won the gold medal in the women's epee individual event, overcoming the disappointment of a silver medal in the previous competition.
In the final held at the Aichi Sky Expo during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Song defeated Singapore's Tikhana Abdul Rahman Kiria with a score of 15-8.
Song took an early lead in the first period, finishing ahead 3-2. She continued to dominate in the second period, scoring seven points to extend her lead to 10-7.
Entering the third period with a three-point advantage, Song launched a more aggressive attack, securing her victory.
Throughout the tournament, Song displayed remarkable focus, achieving thrilling one-point victories in both the quarterfinals and semifinals.
Previously, at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, Song earned a silver medal in the individual event and a gold medal in the team event. With this latest gold medal, she has established herself as the top fencer in Asia.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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