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ROK accepts nothing but winning at archery tourney
2007-08-23 15:59:00 Xinhua
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BEIJING, August 22 (Xinhua) -- ROK wrapped up both team titles after they defeated Malaysia 218-215 in men's final at the International Archery Tournament, a "Good Luck Beijing" sport event, here on Wednesday.

In men's team bronze medal match, United States presented a superb performance in 227 points against Chinese Taipei's 223 points, taking up the podium place.

On Tuesday, ROK's women archers crowned in team category by a 218-211 victory over Russia.

ROK sent here a world champions squad consisting of IM Dong Hyun, Lee Chang Hwan and Kim Yeon Chul.

IM Dong Hyun and Lee Chang Hwan are the man's team champions at the Athens Games. IM Dong Hyun is also a gold medalist at the Doha Asian Games last year.

After 18 arrows, ROK led by four points in 167-163, then Malaysia narrowed the gap to 2 points after three arrows further, but a 9-9-7 performance in the last three arrows was not enough to help them beat the mighty ROK.

United States shot a day-best score of 227 points in bronze medal match to overcome another impressive team Chinese Taipei.

United States stood ahead of Chinese Taipei 198-196 before the last three arrows. The last-gasp effort of 9-10-10 secured their podium finish no matter what Chinese Taipei's shoot in the wrapping-up three arrows.

 
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