Lucky to come to Oh Sang-wook 'Challenge 'Three consecutive losses'Silaji lost to the round of 32
Jul 27, 2024
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Aaron Silage (Hungary), who won three consecutive gold medals, was eliminated early. Silage lost 8-15 to Canada's Farese Arpa in the men's sabre individual round of 32 at the 2024 Paris Olympics at Grand Palais in Paris, France on the 27th (Korea time). Silage did not even make it to the round of 16.
Originally, Silaji was considered Oh Sang-wook's biggest opponent for the gold medal. Silage, who was born in 1990 and is six years older than Oh Sang-wook, is the strongest in the event, winning three consecutive Olympic individual gold medals, including London in 2012, Rio in 2016, and Tokyo in 2012. He is currently ranked fifth in the world, but he aimed for his fourth consecutive Olympic victory with his rich experience.
As for the match, there was a high possibility that we would meet in the quarterfinals. Silaji packed early and avoided a difficult opponent.
Meanwhile, Oh Sang-wook defeated Evangiro (Niger) 15-8 in the round of 32 to advance to the round of 16. World No. 4 Oh Sang-wook is trying to win the Olympic gold medal in this competition. Oh Sang-wook, who unfortunately knelt in the quarterfinals at the last Tokyo Games, where he was ranked No. 1 in the world, was desperate and prepared for the past three years. Oh Sang-wook, who won two gold medals at last year's Hangzhou Asian Games, will achieve the dignity of the individual Grand Slam if he wins the gold medal at this tournament.
Oh Sang-wook, who led 5-0 with an attack using his unique length from the beginning of the 32nd round against Jiro, finished the game easily after an overwhelming game that led 8-2 when he finished the first period.
Oh Sang-wook will meet Ali Pak Daman (Iran) in the round of 16.
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
