Thailand Dominates Fencing

Posted : 15 Nov 2011 09:51:09

Jakarta (UR) – Thailand’s athletes put in dominant performance while Indonesia’s were dashed in the semifinals of the fencing event at the 26^th SEA Games at the University of Indonesia on Monday.

The gold medal in the men’s foil was won by Panchan Nontapat in an all-Thai final against Sri Tang-Orn. Rahardjo Sinatrio of Indonesia had to settle for bronze alongside Malaysia’s Iskandar.

TranThi Lenof Vietnam won the women’s epée, beating Sri Idarof Indonesia in the final.

 The bronze medal went to Singapore’s Melbye Ann Karin and Thailand’s Tahamwong Wijit.

Sri Ida broke into tears after her loss. “I’m sad that I lost the gold medal. I was optimistic about winning gold medal. This was a lesson for me," She said Sri Idar.

Indonesian fencing coach Edi Suwarto admitted that his team was still weak. “Their skills and physical conditioning are good, but they lack mental strength," he said.

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