Fencer Song Sera Reaches Women's Epee Individual Final, Securing at Least Silver

South Korean women's fencing star Song Sera (Busan Metropolitan City Hall) has advanced to the individual final of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, securing at least a silver medal.

Song, ranked No. 3 by the International Fencing Federation (FIE), defeated Japan's Tamaki Terayama 15-14 in the women's epee semifinals held today at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, to reach the final.

This marks the first time a South Korean fencer has advanced to a final in the fencing events that began today.

Song, who won the individual silver medal at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games held in 2023, is now aiming straight for the Asian championship.

After receiving a bye in the round of 32 today, Song defeated India's Taniksha Khatri 15-9 in the round of 16. In the quarterfinals, she edged out world No. 10 Tang Junyao of China 15-14 in a tight match following a head-to-head record of one win and one loss.

Riding the momentum with a roar of triumph after her dramatic win against Tang, Song secured a comeback victory against Terayama in the semifinals, booking her spot in the Asian Games final for the second consecutive time.

The final is scheduled to take place at 7:30 PM today.
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