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Japan Edges Hungary for Men’s Epee Gold, Volleyball Team Reaches Universiade Final

Japan’s narrow epee victory alongside standout swimming medals highlights campus sports depth before the women's volleyball final.

Overview

  • The men’s epee team of Asami, Matsumoto, Nakamoto and Sakafu edged Hungary 45–44 to secure gold.
  • The women’s foil quartet of Iimura, Iwamoto, Takeyama and Nagase claimed bronze in their team event.
  • Kusuda Yumeno captured the women’s 200m breaststroke in 2:26.15 and Obata Yumemi took silver.
  • Japan’s mixed 400m relay squad finished second to add another swimming silver.
  • The women's volleyball team defeated Brazil in the semifinals to advance to the championship match.