Fencers Showcase Precision And Skill
Singapore Senior Trials 2023
Singapore Senior Epee Challenge
Berne World Cup 2023
Written By
Yunseo Lee
Fencing Academy, Diploma in Business Studies, Year 3
In a spectacular display of dominance, the male sabre fencers asserted their supremacy at the Singapore Junior Nationals by sweeping all medals in the Men's Sabre event. Lucas Tan Wei Fang and Marcus Maximilian Tan secured the top two positions, while Isaac Ong Shao En and Josiah Wei Kai Liang shared the joint bronze medals.
The success continued at the 2023 Singapore Senior Sabre Trials, where senior sabre fencers showcased their prowess. Post-secondary student-athlete Juliet Heng Jie Min and alumnus Chan Phu Xien claimed the championship titles in the Women's and Men's Sabre events respectively. In the Men's Sabre category, Dan Wei Zuo and Marcus Maximilian Tan secured joint third position, while alumna Jean Koh achieved the same feat in the Women's Sabre event. The outstanding performances culminated in Team Sports School bagging a total of 10 medals in the 2023 Senior Trials.
Additionally, the senior epee fencers dominated the Senior Challenge 2023, Men’s Epee event, held from 25 to 26 November 2023. Simon Lee Renjie claimed the champion’s title, along with Bron Sheum Han Shen and alumni Jefferson Cheong Jia Hui taking joint third places to join Simon on the podium to celebrate their victories.
In the international arena, Si To Jian Tong displayed remarkable performance and fighting spirit at the Berne World Cup 2023, known for its fierce and challenging competition. Jian Tong fought hard to earn himself the 14th ranking place in the Men’s Epee Individual Event, which is an exceptional milestone.
Photo Credit: Fencing Singapore
RESULTS
2023 Singapore Junior Nationals
Women’s Epee
Women’s Sabre
Women’s
Foil
Silver
- Tiffany Seet
Silver
- Esther Tan
Silver
- Jae Lim Jian En
Joint
Bronze - Jaida Quah Hao Xun
Men’s
Sabre
Gold - Marcus Maximilian Tan
Silver - Lucas Tan Wei Feng
Joint
Bronze - Isaac Ong Shao En
Joint
Bronze - Josiah Wei Kai Liang
2023 Singapore Senior Trials
Women’s
Sabre
Gold
- Juliet Heng Jie Min
Joint
Bronze - Jean Koh (Alumna)
Men’s
Sabre
Gold
- Chan Phu Xien (Alumnus)
Joint
Bronze - Dan Wei Zuo
Joint Bronze - Marcus Maximilian Tan
2023 Singapore Senior Challenge
Men’s
Epee
Gold
- Simon Lee Renjie
Joint
Bronze - Bron Sheum Han Shen
Joint
Bronze - Jefferson Cheong Jia Hui