Fencer Hans aspires high in Notre Dame


PETALING JAYA: Hans Yoong has been training in a university that specialises in fencing and that has given him a competitive edge – but he knows it is not enough.

His training at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, where he is studying, has yielded results as can be seen from his silver medal in the Philippines SEA Games. He fought valiantly in his final bout against Thailand’s Mayakarn Chornnasun – before settling for second place.

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