In Japan he wins the second gold after that of Rio 2016
ROME. Bebe Vio won her second Paralympic gold in women’s foil, category B. In Tokyo, the 24-year-old from Momigliano Veneto defeated the Chinese Jingjing Zhou for 15-9, who she had already beaten in the final in Rio 2016 for 15-7. Italy’s medals rise to 18 at the Japanese Paralympic Games.
After the historic triumph in the women’s foil final at the Tokyo Paralympics, Bebe Vio indulged in a moment of happiness and emotion with her staff. Hugs and tears on the platform where just a few minutes earlier he had defeated the Chinese Jingjing Zhou. Then she got up from her wheelchair and ran to the grandstand to continue the celebrations. The one won by the 24-year-old from Veneto is the fifth gold medal of this edition of the Italian Games. (HANDLE).