{
  "id": 9324633,
  "title": "(Asiad) Sabre fencer Oh Sang-uk feels Asia's fencing getting stronger",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/asiad-sabre-fencer-oh-sang-uk-feels-asias-fencing-getting-stronger",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T11:33:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260923011500320"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tokoname, Japan, September 23 - Fencer Oh Sang-uk found this year's Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games to be a unique experience compared to his previous appearances. He won silver in 2018 and gold in 2023, facing legendary Korean fencer Gu Bon-gil in both finals. This time, however, he won the final against a Chinese fencer, Shen Chenpeng, marking his first non-Korean opponent in an Asian Games final. Oh described it as new and challenging. Despite having an ankle injury from a collision with Shen at the start, Oh managed to defeat Shen 15-13. He acknowledged that Asia's fencing is improving faster than anticipated. Oh expressed his gratitude for defending his Asian Games title for the second consecutive time and emphasized that he realizes the difficulty of future challenges. His victory also earns him a spot in the team event, where he aims to secure his country's fourth consecutive gold medal. Oh expressed pride in his individual achievement but also expressed anticipation for victories with his team.",
  "summary": "TOKONAME, Japan, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- For fencer Oh Sang-uk, who defended his ti...",
  "key_points": [
    "Oh Sang-uk won silver in 2018, gold in 2023, facing Gu Bon-gil twice.",
    "Defeated Shen Chenpeng 15-13 in first non-Korean Asian Games final.",
    "Acknowledges Asia's fencing improving faster than expected for 2023 Games."
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(Asiad) Oh Sang-uk defends men's individual sabre fencing title at Asian Games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/asiad-oh-sang-uk-defends-mens-individual-sabre-fencing-title-at-asian",
        "published": "2026-09-23T09:17:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "[Asian Games] Oh Sang-uk defends men's individual sabre fencing title at Asian Games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/asian-games-oh-sang-uk-defends-mens-individual-sabre-fencing-title-at",
        "published": "2026-09-23T10:07:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Asian Games: India let down by singles as Shi Yuqi-Shifeng hand a 3-1 loss in Men’s Team SF",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/asian-games-india-let-down-by-singles-as-shi-yuqi-shifeng-hand-a-3-1",
        "published": "2026-09-23T10:35:01.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}