[Asian Games] Fencing double gold medalist voted S. Korean MVP

Nagoya, Japan - Oh Sang-uk, a fencer who secured two gold medals 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 KSOC announced this following a vote by the country's media covering the continental competition in central Japan.

The introduction of athlete recognition at multisport events began at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, and Oh is set to receive 30 million won ($22,240) for his achievement. In men's sabre fencing, Oh successfully defended his gold medal title and contributed to South Korea's fourth consecutive team championship. The South Korean fencer overcame lower back and ankle injuries to achieve this remarkable feat.

Oh's pivotal moment came during the men's team final on September 26. In fencing team competitions, the team that first achieves 45 points is declared the winner. In the sabre team final, South Korea trailed Japan 40-39 before Oh scored four consecutive points, transforming the situation from a potential loss to a victory. South Korea subsequently clinched the championship.