Jinju City Celebrates Gyeongsangnam-do Sports Council Fencing Team's Achievements

Gold in Men's Epee Team Event... Bronze in Individual Competition as Well
Gyeongsangnam-do Sports Council Reaches the Top of the Piste

The Gyeongsangnam-do Sports Council Fencing Team has once again demonstrated its prowess as a powerhouse in professional fencing by reaching the top of the national stage.

On April 17, the Gyeongsangnam-do Sports Council won the gold medal in the men's epee team finals at the 55th President's Cup National Men's and Women's National Fencing Championships, defeating Gwangju Seo-gu Council by a score of 42 to 39. In the individual event, athlete Park Jongwoo also secured a bronze medal, showcasing the competitiveness of Gyeongnam fencing.

This victory is especially meaningful as it redeems the disappointment of winning silver at the previous tournament.

[Photo provided by Jinju City] Group photo of awardees at the 55th President's Cup National Men's and Women's National Fencing Championships

Last March, the Gyeongsangnam-do Sports Council finished as runner-up at the 2026 Korea Professional Fencing Federation President's Cup National Men's and Women's Fencing Championships held in Muju, Jeollabuk-do. However, just a month later, the team reclaimed the top spot, continuing its upward momentum.

Gyeongnam advanced to the finals by defeating Busan Metropolitan Government by a score of 45 to 34 in the semifinals. In the finals, they claimed victory over Gwangju Seo-gu Council after a close match, thanks to focused offense and stable defense.

Athlete Park Jongwoo's performance in the individual event was also remarkable. In the round of 16, Park narrowly defeated Busan Metropolitan Government's Kwon Jaeseon by 12 to 11 and went on to beat Iksan City Hall's Jung Byeongchan 15 to 11 in the quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals.

In the semifinals, Park faced Busan Metropolitan Government's Ma Segun in an intense match that went down to the wire but narrowly lost 9 to 10, earning the bronze medal.

Jung Jaekyu, President of the Gyeongnam Fencing Association, stated, "I am proud of the athletes who overcame the disappointment of the Muju tournament and achieved both a team gold and an individual medal. This result once again demonstrates the strength and potential of Gyeongnam fencing."

An official from Jinju City said, "We congratulate the Gyeongsangnam-do Sports Council Fencing Team on their outstanding achievements. We will do our utmost to prepare for and support the successful hosting of the President's Cup National Men's and Women's Fencing Championships, which will be held in Jinju this August."

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