(Asiad) Fencing double gold medalist voted S. Korean MVP

NAGOYA, Japan - Oh Sang-uk, the double gold medalist in men's fencing at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, was recently voted the MVP of the South Korean delegation, according to the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC). The voting was conducted by members of the South Korean media who covered the continental competition across central Japan.

Oh secured the top spot in the MVP voting by overcoming personal challenges such as lower back and ankle injuries while winning his second consecutive gold medal in men's sabre fencing. His achievement was instrumental in helping South Korea claim its fourth straight title in team fencing, despite trailing by 44-41 in the decisive final bout against Japan.

For his outstanding performance, Oh will receive 30 million won (US$22,240) as part of the KSOC's recognition of its top athletes at multisports competitions. Oh, now 30 years old, played a pivotal role in South Korea's fencing success at the Asian Games.