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October 5, 2026

Fencing Star Oh Sang-uk Named Korea’s Asian Games MVP

Oh Sang-uk won two gold medals in men's fencing at the recent Asian Games in Japan, earning him MVP honors from South Korean media voters. Despite battling lower back and ankle injuries, he delivered a clutch performance in the team sabre final, scoring four straight points to snatch victory from Japan when Korea trailed 44-41. The 30-year-old fencer will receive 30 million won ($22,240) for the award.
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