Shao Yaqi (L) of China competes against Choi Ji-young of South Korea during the women's sabre individual final at the Chengdu Universiade, Aug. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Luo Xuefeng)
China's Shao Yaqi took the women's sabre individual gold at the Chengdu Universiade.
CHENGDU, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- China's Shao Yaqi won the women's sabre individual gold, while Cheung Ka-long of Hong Kong, China claimed the men's foil individual gold at the Chengdu Universiade here on Friday.
Shao defeated teammate Fu Ying in the quarterfinal 15-11, then overcame Sarah Camille Noutcha of France in semifinals. The latter shared the bronze medals with her teammate Malina Marie Vongsavady.
In the final, Shao defeated South Korea's Choi Ji-young 15-10, winning the first gold in fencing for China.
"Believing in myself was the key to my victory," said Shao.
Cheung Ka Long (L) of Hong Kong, China celebrates after winning the men's foil Individual final against Pierre Loisel of France at the Chengdu Universiade, Aug. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Qi Xiaoyi)
"During the bout, I kept finding the best pace and I made it. No matter what, my desire for victory helped me keep fighting. I also need to thank the audience, they helped me a lot," Shao added.
In men's individual foil event, Cheung defeated Pierre Loisel of France 15-12 to win the gold. Cheung's teammate Choi Chun Yin Ryan and Jan Maksymilian Jurkiewicz of Poland shared the bronze medals. ■
