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[Asian Games] S. Korea Wins Three Golds in Wrestling, Fencing, Taekwondo Tuesday

Written: 2018-08-22 08:53:02Updated: 2018-08-22 11:30:52

[Asian Games] S. Korea Wins Three Golds in Wrestling, Fencing, Taekwondo Tuesday

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South Korea grabbed three gold medals at the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia on Tuesday.

In wrestling, Korean Greco-Roman wrestler Ryu Han-su defeated Almat Kebispayev of Kazakhstan 5-4 in the men's 67 kilogram Greco-Roman final in Jakarta, defending his Asiad title in the category. 

In taekwondo, Lee Da-bin also successfully defended her title in the Asian Games, beating Deniz Cansel of Kazakhstan 27-21 in the final of the women's over 67 kilogram event. 

Lee Ah-reum took silver in the women's 57 kilogram class after losing to China's Luo Zongshi.

In fencing, Kang Young-mi won the women's individual epee title by defeating Sun Yiwen of China 11-7. 

As of Tuesday, South Korea has won a total of eight gold, 12 silver and 14 bronze medals to rank third in the medal standings, behind China and Japan.

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