Keeping it simple again today: regular readers will know I have a weakness for absurd trick shots. Here’s a pair of beauties from Oh Sanguk in his semifinal against Ibragimov: [gfycat data_id=”QuerulousDamagedHorsechestnutleafminer”] [gfycat data_id=”FaroffGrandHectorsdolphin”] On closer examination, he’s not so much an extended-range version of Gu Bongil as he is a more laid-back version of … More Young guns: Padua World Cup Recap part 3: Oh SU (KOR) v Ibragimov (RUS)

Continuing with our theme of how kids these days ain’t got no respect, check this out: [gfycat data_id=”PerkyBeautifulJanenschia”] *snerk* Dolniceanu loves nothing more than running into the middle and turning matches into a relentless slog of simultaneous attacks. This response is sheer unmitigated trollish brilliance. I think I have a new favourite fencer. The full … More Batman Gambit: Kim Junho (KOR) v Dolniceanu (ROU)

…And a super quick bonus round. This is a proper old-fashioned epic hit of the day. Another total rookie with zero FIE experience at any level, 20 years old, 14-14 against the reigning World Champion: [gfycat data_id=”PastelGleefulFlies”] Oooooh, pretty.