(Asiad) S. Korean sabre fencers target 4th straight Asiad team gold

The South Korean men's sabre fencers aim to secure their fourth consecutive team gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Joining their ranks are teammates Do Gyeong-dong, Park Sang-won and Hwang Hee-geun, who will support Oh Sang-uk in his pursuit of a fourth gold. Oh, who previously won gold in both individual and team events at the Paris Olympics, secured victory in the individual event on Wednesday. Korea has claimed the men's sabre team title at the Asian Games since the 2014 Incheon edition.

Women's foil fencers will also compete, aiming to claim South Korea's first ever Asian Games gold in the event since 2014. Meanwhile, in basketball, the host nation Japan will face off against South Korea in the women's final, seeking to claim their first gold medal in 12 years. In esports, South Korean gamers will compete in both puzzle and fighting games.

Puyo Puyo Champions star Kang Dong-shin will vie for a spot in the semifinals and final, while Lee Kwang-noh, Yeon Jea-gil and Bae Jae-min will compete in the fighting games event.

Shooters will look to add medals to Korea's tally, with women's 50-meter rifle 3 positions fencers competing in both the individual and team events. Son Hyeon-ho will also take to the weights, competing in the -75 kilogram category. In baseball, South Korea will take on China in the final Super Round game, with a spot in the baseball final on the line.