Tan Xue (L) and Zhao Yuanyuan (R) of China have a photo taken with their coach after the fencing women's individual sabre at Doha Asiad, Qatar, Dec. 9, 2006. Tan and Zhao won the gold and silver medal in the event respectively.(Xinhua Photo)

DOHA, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- China's Tan Xue defeated her teammate Zhao Yuanyuan 15-11 to win the women's individual sabre gold medal at the 15th Asian Games here on Saturday.

Tan Xue (L) of China competes during the fencing women's individual sabre against Zhao Yuanyuan of China at Doha Asiad, Qatar, Dec. 9, 2006. (Xinhua Photo)

Tan Xue (L) of China competes during the fencing women's individual sabre against Zhao Yuanyuan of China at Doha Asiad, Qatar, Dec. 9, 2006. Tan won the gold medal in the event. (Xinhua Photo)

Tan Xue (L) of China competes during the fencing women's individual sabre against Zhao Yuanyuan of China at Doha Asiad, Qatar, Dec. 9, 2006.(Xinhua Photo)