Japan and South Korea Shine at Asian Senior Fencing Championship

The 26th Asian Senior Fencing Championship concluded with Japan and South Korea emerging victorious in the Men's Foil and Women's Epee events, respectively. Japan's team, led by Kyosuke Matsuyama, showcased exceptional skills to secure gold, while South Korea's formidable squad dominated the Women's Epee category. India also made a notable impact, with its Men's Foil and Women's Épee teams finishing 8th and 9th, respectively, ensuring qualification for the upcoming Asian Games. This championship highlighted the growing competitiveness of fencing in Asia.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 24, 2026, 23:38 IST

Men's Foil: Japan Takes Gold

The 26th Asian Senior Fencing Championship reached its climax on Wednesday at Bharat Mandapam, with the final team titles fiercely contested. In the Men's Foil team event, Japan showcased exceptional skills, featuring individual champion Kyosuke Matsuyama alongside teammates Kazuki Iimura, Shunsuke Baba, and Ryoga Ono. Their precise distance management and effective defensive techniques led them to secure the gold medal. Hong Kong, with two-time Olympic Individual Champion Cheung Ka Long and teammates Ryan Choi Chun Yin, Harris Ho Shing Him, and Leung Chin Yu, fought valiantly to earn the silver medal. Meanwhile, the Chinese team, consisting of Yifan Guo, Weiqiao Lyu, Jie Xu, and Zhaoran Zeng, clinched the bronze medal, as reported by SAI Media.

Women's Epee: South Korea Victorious

In the Women's Epee team event, teams made strategic adjustments to maximize their scores. South Korea's formidable squad, including Lee, Lim, Song, and Yang, delivered a powerful performance to win the gold medal. They triumphed over China's skilled team of Liu, Tang, Yang, and Yu, who secured the silver. Kazakhstan's team, represented by Andreyeva, Bakaldina, Samodelkina, and Nikolaichuk, rounded out the podium with a bronze medal after a commendable tournament.

India's Noteworthy Performance

As the host nation, India demonstrated significant technical advancement, competing against Asia's top-tier teams with seasoned Olympic experience.

Men's Foil Team

In the Men's Foil Team event, India's squad, featuring Sachin, Sanasam Hemash Singh, Tejas Manoj Patil, and Aditya, relied on quick blade movements and close combat techniques. Supported by an enthusiastic home crowd, they minimized errors and remained competitive against elite opponents, finishing in an impressive 8th place, which guarantees them a spot in the upcoming Asian Games.

Women's Épee Team

The Women's Épee Team, consisting of Prachi Lohan, Taniksha Khatri, Mitva Jesangbhai Chaudhari, and Yashkeerat Kaur Hayer, displayed remarkable tactical resilience. They effectively managed time and distance against formidable continental teams, achieving a commendable 9th-place finish.