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Fencer Kaylin Hsieh Crowned World Cadet Fencing Champion
10 April 2018
Hsieh Sin-yan Kaylin (left) (Photo: International Fencing Federation) Read More
Hsieh Sin-yan Kaylin (Photo: International Fencing Federation) Read More
Teenage fencer Hsieh Sin-yan Kaylin was crowned champion in the women's epee (cadet) event at the World Junior and Cadets Fencing Championships 2018 in Italy, defeating her opponent from the United States 15:13 in the final. The 16-year-old became the third world junior and cadet fencing champion from Hong Kong after Chang Ngai-hing and Cheung Ka-long, and secured her ticket to the Youth Olympic Games in October 2018.
| Competition | Event | Athletes | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Junior and Cadets Fencing Championships 2018 (Verona, Italy) |
Women's Epee (Cadet) | Hsieh Sin-yan Kaylin |  |