Alexander Choupenitch wins opening Fencing World Cup event in Japan

Czech fencer Alexander Choupenitch has won the opening event of the new Fencing World Cup season in Takamatsu, Japan. The 32-year-old world champion in foil beat all six of his opponents, defeating France’s Maxime Pauty 15-4 in a dominant final.

The victory marks Choupenitch’s second World Cup title and his seventh medal in the series. The world number one also began last season with a win, in Palma de Mallorca. His World Cup collection now includes two golds, three silver medals and two bronzes.