Fencing

Fencer Vũ Thành An is tipped to get high results at the Asian championship in Wuxi, China. — Photo thethao247.vn

HÀ NỘI — National fencers will compete against the continent's best at the Asian championship from June 17-22 in Wuxi, China.

A team of 24 athletes including 32nd SEA Games champions such as Vũ Thành An, Nguyễn Tiến Nhật and Bùi Thu Hà will compete at the event.

"All the best fencers in Asia will take part in the event," said Phùng Lê Quang of the Fencing Department of the Việt Nam Sports Administration.

"They are at a very high level and have different styles of fencing. Vietnamese athletes will gain a lot of experience from them."

Among competitors, An in men's sabre and Nhật in men's epee are top two athletes who can get high results in Wuxi.

An took a bronze medal here in 2016 while Nhật finish third at the 2019 edition.

"We hope that An and Nhật, two of the most experienced fencers in the team, will reach their peak and be in good mood at the tournament," said Quang.

"High results in his championship will help them to earn points for the Paris Olympics campaign." — VNS