The Japanese has won the last bronze of the Championship

07.10.07
The Japanese has won the last bronze of the Championship

The last bronze medal was drawn between Hungarian and Japanese female foil-fencers.

After 1/4-final victory upon Italians, Japanese team pretends to be one of the strongest. In semi-final they caught initiative and only in the middle of the bout let experienced Hungarians surpass them – 17:14. However, Yoko Makishita conquered Aida Mohamed – 6:1 and brought leadership back.

In the last duel Aida Mohamed paved the way to Chieko Sugawara – 27:25. Despite all efforts of Hungarian fencer, she didn't manage to bring to a rival. Japan won the bout – 33:31 – and became the 11th country, which has won medals at the World Championship in Saint-Petersburg.