The South Korean women's fencing team, led by individual gold medalist Song Se-ra, is making strong progress toward the finals.
On September 25, at the Aichi Sky Expo in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, the team triumphed in the women's epee team event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, defeating Mongolia 45-20 in the round of 16 and Japan 45-40 in the quarterfinals.
In the round of 16 against Mongolia, South Korea secured a decisive 25-point victory, followed by a close win over host nation Japan in the quarterfinals, showcasing their prowess as the world’s top-ranked team.
The semifinals are set to take place at approximately 4:20 PM, where South Korea will compete against Singapore for a spot in the finals.
The South Korean fencing team has been on an upward trajectory in this tournament. Earlier, Oh Sang-wook overcame back pain to win his second consecutive title in the men's sabre individual event, while Song Se-ra added a gold medal in the women's epee individual event.
Currently, the South Korean team, ranked number one in the world, consists of Song Se-ra, Yang Seung-hye, Lee Hye-in, and Lim Tae-hee, with Song already having secured a gold medal in the individual event.
In an interview following her individual final on September 22, Song stated, "I need to stay focused and prepare well for the team event. The individual competition can feel a bit lonely, but in the team event, I can rely on my teammates and also contribute when needed, which makes me feel more at ease."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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