'The Home Affairs Division and the semifinals'''3rd consecutive loss of the New Avengers'Confidence'''Unaffected by the home crowd'Just do as you always do."
Jul 31, 2024
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' New Avengers' expressed confidence ahead of the men's sabre's first team match in three consecutive games against France in the semifinals on the 31st (Korea time).
The Korean men's sabre team (world No. 1) of Koo Bon-gil (35, Korea Sports Promotion Corporation, world No. 22), Oh Sang-wook (28, world No. 1), Park Sang-won (24, world No. 23), and Do Kyung-dong (25, national sports unit, world No. 75) advanced to the semifinals by beating Canada (10th) 45-33 in the quarterfinals of the men's sabre team at the Paris Olympics held in Grand Palais, Paris, France, at 8:30 p.m. on the 31st (Korea time).
While Oh Sang-wook played the role of ace in the individual competition at the Paris Olympics, Park Sang-won played a powerful role every time he faced a crisis with his energetic play. Koo Bon-gil was slightly shaken at the beginning, perhaps because of the tension to play a role, but his last mission saved 7 bouts 5-1 and regained his original form. After lightly confirming his advance to the semifinals with a great victory, Koo Bon-gil in the mixed zone said, `I was nervous at the beginning of the team competition, but my younger brothers were so good that I was able to gain confidence and finish well at the last minute," he said with a smile. The winner of the France-Egypt match becomes a semifinal opponent. Asked which team would be more advantageous for the finals, Koo Bon-gil said "They're both similar." "Of course, when France comes up, there are some concerns because of the enthusiasm of the home crowd, but it doesn't matter who comes up because they trained well in Jincheon to prepare for such a thing. Since it is the Olympics, the referee is accurately set, and he is not swayed by the crowd or the external environment. We will be able to perform well enough if we just show what we have practiced."
The New Avengers, who were the first to confirm their advance to the semifinals with overwhelming skills, watched the monitor in the mixed zone and waited for the result of the France-Egypt match. Continuing the 39-39, 40-40 seesaw game, the players left as if they had already predicted the result as France led 43-40. He looked confident and calm. The youngest, Park Sang-won, invigorated with his spirited play, said "Team events seem to be more fun than individual events"Whatever team comes up, we're the same. In the Olympics, all teams are difficult, and we must not let our guard down at all. I'll do my best to do what I can."
Paris = Reporter Jeon Young-ji sky4us@sportschosun.com
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