Peng Sean cherishes outing

JULY 29: As the first Malaysian fencer to compete in the London Olympics in 48 years, Yu Peng Sean only lasted for two bouts but the 29-year-old sabre exponent will not trade his experience for anything.

Though he wanted to advance further, Peng Sean had to concede that in Hungarian Aron Szilagyi, he met more than his match.

Yu Peng Sean lost in the second round at the London Olympics.

"He was just too good and he had to be, considering that he is the World No 5 and I am only 37th," said Peng Sean.

"Still, this is a memory I will forever cherish as competing in the London Olympics and winning one match were my targets."

Peng Sean outpointed  Egyptian Zeid Mannad 15-12 in the first round before succumbing 15-1 to Szilagyi in their round of 32 tie.