Vu Thanh An seen competing in the 30th SEA Games last December. He will represent Vietnam at the Poland World Cup on February 21-22. — Photo kenh14.vn

The Southeast Asian Games champion will meet with most of the world's best fencers, including No 1 Oh Sanguk from South Korea, No 2 Max Hartung of Germany and No 3 Luca Curatoli of Italy among a total of 214 competitors.

Athletes will take part in the knock-out format competition with the draw held on February 20.

An is currently world No 48. He is seeking points to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic Games this summer. — VNS

Fencer Vu Thanh An named Vietnam’s flag bearer for fourth time

Vu Thanh An, the no. 1 fencer in Southeast Asia, has been assigned to hold the national flag for the Vietnam sports delegation at the opening ceremony of the 30th SEA Games.