Fencing: Yuka Ueno Wins Silver Medal at Women's Fleuret World Cup Grand Prix

On Sunday, May 17, 2026 (local time), Yuka Ueno won the silver medal at the Women's Fleuret World Cup Grand Prix held in Shanghai, China. Yuka Ueno, who won the silver medal. Yuka Ueno on the podium (left). Ueno, who entered this tournament ranked 4th in the world, defeated Yuzuha Takeyama 11-10 in the quarterfinals. She then beat Anna Cristino (Italy) 13-11 in the semifinals, before narrowly losing to Martina Batini (Italy) 11-15 in the final to claim the silver medal. This marks her first-ever medal at a Grand Prix tournament. Arriving in a car before the player introductions. Player introduction (right: Yuka Ueno). Yuka Ueno (right) launching an attack on her opponent. ■ Athlete's Comment - Yuka Ueno (AIR WATER INC.): 'Since winning a medal in December, I've been struggling to fence in my own style and the results have been difficult. In light of that, I'm very happy to have achieved a 2nd place finish at the last Grand Prix of the season. While I'm disappointed to have fallen just one step short of the championship, I feel I had a good match that will boost my confidence for the upcoming Asian Championships and World Championships. Thank you very much to everyone who stayed up late to support me.' ■ Tournament Results: https://www.fencingtimelive.com/events/results/5F16DF758EAD4118AD59E137A6803530 ■ Images: Please download and feel free to use. When using, please provide credit to 'ⓒ Japan Fencing Federation'. ■ Inquiries regarding this matter: Japan Fencing Federation, PR Representative: Maezawa, E-mail: shuzai@fencing-jpn.jp