'Emergency of butterfly prosecutor' Wheelchair fencing 銀 Kwon Hyo-kyung presents Paralympic medal to Korean fencing for the first time in 28 years
Sep 07, 2024
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Kwon Hyo-kyung lost to China's Chen Yu-andung (30) in the women's individual epee (Sports Grade A) final at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Kwon Hyo-kyung, who overwhelms her opponent with a clear, sharp voice, lost 6-15 after a long match to the third round against Chen Yu-and-Dong in the final of the women's wheelchair fencing epee (A) held in Grand Palais, Paris, France, early on the 7th (Korea time).
Kwon Hyo-kyung became the first Korean to win a medal in wheelchair fencing at the Paralympics in 28 years since the 1996 Atlanta Games (bronze medal). In other words, it has given new hope to Korean wheelchair fencing, which has remained in a slump. If it had defeated Chen Yu-and-Dong, it could have given the Korean team the gold medal in wheelchair fencing for the first time in 36 years since the 1988 Seoul Games, but it has not reached that level yet. The sword method was boiling, but there was a difference in the internal (= experience).
It's hard to fill it right now, but that doesn't mean you can't beat it forever.
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Kwon Hyo-kyung awakened the Korean wheelchair fencing, which was deeply asleep with a distinctive sharp shout in the final. And I won a brilliant silver medal.
In fact, there were not many expectations that Kwon Hyo-kyung would advance to the final ahead of the Paris Paralympics. It is true that although it has outstanding potential, it was evaluated that it was somewhat inferior to the experienced world's top players. In last year's Hangzhou Asian Games for the Disabled, he won a bronze medal only in the Epee team event and ranked fifth in all three individual events (Sabre, Fleur, and Epe).
However, Kwon Hyo-kyung secretly grabbed a blade for the Paris Paralympics. 'I'm going to start a new lifeWith the will of ', a small butterfly tattoo was engraved on the left wrist. I tried to capture the flexible and light movements of the butterfly on the tip of the knife. Kwon Hyo-kyung's determination and efforts led to silver medals at the Paris Paralympics.
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At the Paris Paralympics, he has already won the gold medal in the foil team event. He continued his momentum in the Epee individual competition. From the beginning, he neutralized Kwon Hyo-kyung's aggressive attacks with flexible and fast upper body movements and lightning knife movements.
Kwon Hyo-kyung was aggressive. Right after the start of the game, he continued to poke through the gaps of Chen Yu-and Dong. However, Chen Yu-naung was not in a hurry. He won two points in a row by shaking his upper body this way, leaning back, and avoiding Kwon Hyo-kyung's attack.
Kwon Hyo-kyung quickly adapted to this tactic. Chen Yu-and-Dong's counterattack was reversed and aimed at the wrist. After scoring two consecutive points, his unique 'Yah!' He shook the Grand Palais with vigour.
However, Chen Yu-naung changed the swordsmanship. Three consecutive points with a flamboyant arm swing and an offensive. Kwon Hyo-kyung barely recovered one point and finished the first period 3-5. Until then, it was a relatively tight match.The fate was divided in the second period. I failed to run the game. Chun Yu-nung made Kwon Hyo-kyung's arms and eyes dizzy by effectively mixing first and counterattacks. Scorchingly, he built up a score. After the three-minute two-period battle, the score was 4-12. Kwon Hyo-kyung only got one point while Chun Yu-andung scored seven points.
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Kwon Hyo-kyung played her best game. He wielded all his skills and determination in a sword. It's just a little short of the opponent. Kwon Hyo-kyung's expression, who took off her mask after the match, showed no regret. He shook hands with his opponent with his signature bright smile.
Kwon Hyo-kyung said, `I feel very good because it's my first medal in Paralimit that I couldn't even imagine. I think I want to go to the next Paralympics once more. I wanted to win more medals," he said with an innocent smile. Then "In fact, I didn't contact my parents on purpose when I came here. I'm sure you watched with concern. I should contact you now."
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Despite this determination and determination, he could not beat Cheon Yu-nung. There was quite a difference in skills. Kwon Hyo-kyung said, `Show the other person as much as you prepared, rather than thinking like a rival ritual. I'll also show you everything I prepared, so I played with that mind. I lost, but I feel like I lost lightly.'
Paris (France) = Reporter Lee Won-man wman@sportschosun.com
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