Osang Wook Defeats Sarkisyan in Men's Sabre Individual Semifinal
Chance for Second Consecutive Individual Gold After Hangzhou

The top fencer of Korea, Osang Wook of Daejeon Metropolitan City Hall, is now close to winning his second consecutive gold medal.

Sangwook Oh advanced to the final in the men's sabre individual event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Yonhap News

Sangwook Oh advanced to the final in the men's sabre individual event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Yonhap News

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On September 23, Osang Wook defeated Artum Sarkisyan of Kazakhstan 15-9 in the men's sabre individual semifinal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, held at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Osang Wook, who claimed the individual gold medal at the 2022 Hangzhou event held in 2023, has reached the final for the second consecutive time. The final will take place at 6 p.m.



Osang Wook showcased overwhelming dominance to secure a six-point victory. Sarkisyan, who had staged a dramatic comeback in the previous round after trailing 8-14 against Do Kyungdong, was content with his semifinal appearance.


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