(L to R)China's Huang Haiyang, Tan Xue, Zhang Ying and Zhao Yuanyuan stand at the awarding ceremony of the women's team sabre event of fencing at Doha Asiad, Qatar, Dec. 12, 2006. China claimed the title of the team event. (Xinhua Photo/Jiang Enyu) Photo Gallery >>>

    DOHA, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- China took the women's team sabre gold by beating South Korea 45-38 at the 15th Asian Games here on Tuesday.

    The Chinese squad dominated the match with the outstanding performance of Tan Xue and Zhao Yuanyuan, the winners of the individual sabre gold and silver at the Doha Asian Games.

    Kim Keun Hwa of South Korea sabred to a 5-4 lead against Zhao after the first session. But Tan outclassed her South Korean opponent and ended the second session with a 10-8 lead.

    South Korea launched a strong fight back in the third session and came from behind to lead 15-12.

    But the superior skills of Tan and Zhao enabled the Chinese team to expand their team's lead in the following sessions, and the Chinese team enjoyed a comfortable 40-34 by the eighth break.

    In the last session, though Kim Keun Hwa scored consecutive hits with intensified attacks, Tan sealed the game 45-38.

    "We are very excited. I think we used the right tactics," said Zhao Yuanyuan. "It's a tough match."

China's Zhang Ying (L) competes during the match of the women's team sabre-gold medal event of fencing against South Korea at Doha Asiad, Qatar, Dec. 12, 2006.(Xinhua Photo/Jiang Enyu) Photo Gallery >>>