Asian Games 2026: South Korean Epee Champion Song Shows Unyielding Fighting Spirit
South Korea’s Song Sera shouted “I’m so happy!” after securing gold in the women’s epee individual event at the Asian Games on Tuesday. Her performances at the Aichi Sky Expo throughout the day had been electrifying.
South Korean epee champion Song Sera displayed an unwavering fighting spirit as she claimed gold in the women's epee individual event at the Asian Games, according to reports.
Her exhilarating performance at the Aichi Sky Expo throughout the day had captivated the crowd. Earlier victories included a second World Championships title in July, which she further solidified by securing a dominant 15-8 win against Singapore's Kiria Tikanah in the final.
In earlier matches, Song showcased her tenacity, coming back from a 11-13 deficit to clinch a 15-14 victory in the quarterfinals and facing defeat at 13-14 in the semifinals against Japan's Tamaki Terayama. Terayama praised Song's determination, stating, "She goes for the point even when she is in a disadvantageous position. Her determination to hang on until the very last moment was incredible."
The 33-year-old veteran has been battling a chronic hamstring injury, but Song's spirit appears indomitable. "I've been preparing for a long time to win at the Asian Games. The process has been tough," she remarked.
Song will compete in the women's epee team event on Friday, expressing her determination to contribute to South Korea's success in the team competition. "We still have the team event ahead of us. I won't be satisfied with this and want to contribute to South Korea's success," she stated earlier in the week.
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