Perfect score! Kim Je-deok advanced to the semifinals of men's individual at the World Championship...He's aiming to win his first major championship
Sep 11, 2025
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Kim Je-deok won 7-1 (29-27, 30-30, 29-28, 29-27) in the men's individual quarterfinals of the 2025 Gwangju World Archery Championships against Tang Zhijun (Taiwan) at Gwangju International Archery Stadium on the 11th.
Kim Je-deok, who won three consecutive men's team games with Kim Woo-jin (Cheongju City Hall) and Lee Woo-seok (Kolon) the previous day, is trying to win his second title and first individual major tournament. Kim won nine gold medals in the Olympics, the World Championships, the Asian Games, and the Asian Championships. However, they all won in the men's and mixed team events.
Kim Je-deok hit 10 points from his first foot. I shot 10-10-9. On the other hand, Dangejun recorded 8-9-10. Kim Je-deok won the first set 29-27.
The second set was literally 'Perfect Score'. The two players took turns shooting 10 points. They scored 30 points side by side, sharing one point each.
Kim also had the upper hand in the third set. Kim scored 9-10-10. Dang Z-jun had 28 points. Kim Je-deok led 29-28.
In the last set, Kim Je-deok's concentration was better. He hit 9-10-10. He beat Dang Z-jun, who shot 27 points, and headed to the semifinals.
Meanwhile, national team ace Kim Woo-jin (world No. 2) lost to Brazil's world No. 3 Marcus Dalmeida in the first round of 32 on the 9th. Lee Woo-suk bowed to Matthias Grande (Mexico) in the round of 16.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
