The sport's national body said the Games will be a litmus test of where Singapore stands on the continental stage, especially ahead of the Paris Olympics in 2024.
SINGAPORE: Singapore's fencing team is hoping to carve a little piece of history at the upcoming Asian Games as it aims to bring home at least two medals.Among the 16 fencers who will represent the country is Elle Koh, whoseAt this year’s SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Koh. The 16-year-old will next be shooting for the stars in Hangzhou, where she will be making her Asian Games debut.
She aims to claim a spot in the top eight during the pools, and eventually win a medal at the Games that officially begin on Saturday .However, there will be more world-class fencers at the Asian Games as compared to her past events, said Koh,, who is ranked second in the world in women’s epee. She added that South Korea, Japan and host China may also stand in the way.
SEA Games gold medalist Samuel Elijah Robson will also mark his maiden appearance at the Asian Games. He said fresh experiences from the recent Asian and World Championships have helped his team prepare better. The team recently had a training camp where they did everything but fencing. Instead, they took part in bonding activities.
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