Proving the Future with the Sword... Fencing Powerhouse Dong-Eui University Wins 2 Golds and 1 Silver at Junior World Cup

Lee Junhee and Kim Jihwan Take First and Second in Individual Event
Lee Heeseong Leads Team to Victory in Men's Team Event

Lee Junhee and Kim Jihwan of the Dong-Eui University fencing team claimed the gold and silver medals, respectively, in the men's individual event at the SK Telecom International Junior Sabre World Cup, held at the Kyungsung University Gymnasium in Busan on November 1.

From the left, players Kim Jihwan and Lee Junho. Provided by Dong-Eui University

In the men's individual event of this tournament, 112 junior athletes from around the world competed. Four Korean athletes advanced to the quarterfinals, and among them, Lee Junhee and Kim Jihwan both reached the semifinals.

Lee Junhee defeated Silas Choi of the United States 15-10 to advance to the final, while Kim Jihwan secured a dramatic 15-14 victory over Osuke Kawano of Japan, setting up an all-Korean final.

In the final, Lee Junhee maintained his lead and overcame Kim Jihwan 15-7 to win the gold medal.

In the men's team event held on November 2, the Korean team was composed of Lee Heeseong (Dong-Eui University), Won Taeyoung (Honam University), Lee Youngwoong (Baran Bioscience High School), and Lim Seongmin (Shindo High School). They defeated China 45-41 in the quarterfinals and swept past Singapore 45-30 in the semifinals. Korea went on to win the gold medal by beating the United States 45-38 in the final.

Team Competition Victory Award Ceremony (Lee Heeseong, second from the left in the winning team). Courtesy of Dong-Eui University

Han Woori, head coach of Dong-Eui University, said, "I am grateful and proud that the promising athletes who will lead the future of Korean fencing have achieved a valuable victory at home," adding, "We will continue to work hard to discover and nurture world-class athletes."

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