A snap shot of members of the Egyptian men's epee team reacting after winning the bronze medal at the World Fencing Championship in Hong kong.
Egypt defeats 'Israel', wins World Fencing Championship bronze
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- Egypt wins World Fencing Championship bronze.
- Defeats 'Israel' 39-38 with golden touch.
- Bronze secured after semifinal loss.
- Team beats Portugal, Spain, and Russia en route.
The Egyptian men's epee team won the bronze medal at the World Fencing Championship on Wednesday, defeating 'Israel' 39-38 in a bout decided by a single golden touch.
The World Championship, which runs from July 22 to July 30 in Hong Kong, featured a strong Egyptian squad composed of Mohamed El-Sayed, Youssef Shamel, Mahmoud Mohsen, and Mahmoud El-Sayed.
Egypt launched its team event campaign in the round of 32 with a 44-33 win over Portugal. The team then advanced through a narrow 36-35 victory against Spain in the round of 16.
In the quarterfinals, the Pharaohs eliminated their Russian counterparts with a 45-35 scoreline.
Egypt's push for gold was halted in the semifinals following a 41-32 loss to Kazakhstan. However, the Egyptian team recovered in the third-place match, edging out 'Israel' by one touch to earn the bronze medal.
