Kazakh fencer Kurbanov finishes 20th at Bern World Cup

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Kazakhstan's top épée fencer Ruslan Kurbanov placed 20th at the Fencing World Cup stage in Bern, Switzerland. He exited in the round of 16 after a 13-15 loss to Russia's Kirill Gurov.
The Tournament Run
Ruslan Kurbanov, a two-time world championship bronze medalist, was exempt from preliminary bouts in Bern due to his high ranking. In the round of 32, he defeated South Korea's Yeon-Ho Nam 11-10. He then lost to Russia's Kirill Gurov 13-15 in the round of 16, ending his campaign.
Final Standing
Kurbanov's 20th-place finish is based on his elimination stage performance. The 34-year-old fencer remains Kazakhstan's top-ranked épéeist. The World Cup stage in Bern featured competitors from over 30 nations.