Edgar Cheung title defence ends in round of 32 at AG
Hong Kong, China fencer Edgar Cheung’s defence of his men’s individual foil crown at the Asian Games ended on Tuesday, as the two-time Olympic gold medallist lost to Uzbekistan’s Daniil Kravtsov in the round of 32 at Aichi Sky Expo Hall. Cheung was initially stifled by Kravtsov’s quick, aggressive style and could not pull away. The pair traded points, with the score tied repeatedly. Late in the…
In the men's individual foil competition at the Asian Games, Hong Kong's Edgar Cheung faced a challenging round of 32 match against Uzbekistan's Daniil Kravtsov on Tuesday. Despite being a two-time Olympic gold medallist, Cheung struggled against Kravtsov's swift and aggressive tactics, ultimately falling behind 12-14. While he managed to narrow the gap by scoring one point back, Cheung was unable to mount a comeback and was eliminated from the tournament.
After the match, Cheung expressed his disappointment, attributing his subpar performance to his age and the lingering effects of injuries. He emphasized that he had prepared to the best of his abilities, but acknowledged that age and physical limitations caught up with him. Nevertheless, Cheung remains determined to return to the competition on Friday, this time with his team in the foil team event.
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