Dongui University Kim Junhyung, Runner-up at Kim Changhwan Cup National Men's and Women's Fencing Championships

Kim Jun-hyeong, a member of the Dong-Eui University fencing team, participated in the 28th Kim Chang-hwan National Men and Women Fencing Championships and National Team Selection Tournament held from the 3rd to the 8th at Iksan Indoor Gymnasium in Iksan, Jeonbuk, and won the runner-up title in the men's sabre individual event.

Kim Jun-hyeong advanced to the finals by consecutively defeating current national representatives such as Do Kyung-dong (Korea Armed Forces Athletic Corps) in the round of 32, Kim Jeong-hwan (Korea Sports Promotion Foundation) in the quarterfinals, and Park Sang-won (Daejeon City Hall) in the semifinals.

In the final match, he put up a strong fight against Olympic gold medalist Oh Sang-wook (Daejeon City Hall) but narrowly lost 11-15, finishing as the runner-up.

Dong-Eui University fencing team member Kim Jun-hyung is taking a commemorative photo after winning the runner-up position at the Kim Chang-hwan National Men and Women Fencing Championships.

Kim Jun-hyeong said, “Competing against top world-class athletes and winning a valuable medal in this tournament gave me the confidence that I can succeed on the global stage as well,” adding, “Since I am young, I will train hard and become a player who grows even more.”

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