The European Fencing Confederation is thrilled to report on the exciting events unfolding at the Junior Team Championships in Naples. Today marked the first day of team competitions, showcasing exceptional talent and fierce competition in men's épée, women's foil, and women's sabre disciplines. Let's dive into the highlights and insights of the day’s events.
Junior Team Men's Épée
The men's épée category at the European Championships in Naples showcased exceptional fencing skills as teams fiercely battled for the top position. In a display of determination and skill, Team Italy emerged victorious after a hard-fought competition. Team Germany secured the second spot, with Team Israel finishing third.
Reflecting on their win, Matteo Galassi shared, “It was a very tough competition, with every match being tightly contested. I had to stay composed to finish the bouts, and my teammates played a crucial role in our success. We are thrilled with our performance today.” Fabio Mastromarino added, “The individual competition served as excellent preparation for the team event. Competing together was a great experience, and we stayed focused even during challenging moments. Today, our strong belief in each other truly paid off, leading to an exceptional performance.” Nicolo Del Contrasto emphasized, “Right from the beginning, we knew the journey would be tough, especially after facing formidable opponents like Poland, Ukraine, and Germany. Winning demanded endurance and unity as friends, and we came through together.” Jacopo Rizzi reflected on the team's journey, noting, “Our path was filled with challenges, especially when we faced Ukraine for the first time in the season. Despite the surprise, we rose to the occasion and emerged victorious.”
Junior Team Men's Épée Results:
1. Italy (Nicolo Del Contrasto, Matteo Galassi, Fabio Mastromarino, Jacopo Rizzi)
2. Germany (Matthew Buelau, Ole Petersen, Julius Ruppenthal, Jakob Stange)
3. Israel (Fedor Khaperskiy, Yehonathan Lambrey Messika, Alon Sarid, Dov Ber Vilensky)
Junior Team Women's Foil
The junior team women's foil competition at the European Fencing Confederation showcased thrilling matches and exceptional talent. The team from France emerged victorious, showcasing remarkable skill and teamwork. Led by Alicia Audibert, Keren Aye, Pauline Le Chanjour, and Garance Roger, France displayed finesse and determination throughout the competition. Their hard-fought victory over Poland in the semifinals, with a close score of 39-38, demonstrated their resilience. In the final, France secured a convincing win against Hungary, clinching the gold medal. Hungary's team, consisting of Luca Kalocsai, Anna Kollar, Petra Polonyi, and Eszter Wolf, put up a strong fight, ultimately claiming the silver medal. The third-place position was taken by Poland, who narrowly defeated Great Britain by a single touch, with a score of 44-43.
Junior Team Women's Foil Results:
1. France (Alicia Audibert, Keren Aye, Pauline Le Chanjour, Garance Roger,)
2. Hungary ( Luca Kalocsai, Anna Kollar, Petra Polonyi, Eszter Wolf)
3. Poland (Marta Jakubowska, Natasza Kus, Amelia Olszewska, Karolina Zurawska.e)
Junior Team Women's Sabre
In the Junior Team Women's Sabre event at the European Championships in Naples in the women's sabre competition, teams from Hungary, France, and Italy delivered captivating performances, showcasing the grace and skill of female fencers on the international stage. Hungary claimed the gold medal by defeating France in a gripping final match. Despite a valiant effort from France, Hungary emerged triumphant with a narrow 45-44 victory, securing the top position. Italy, on the other hand, showcased their skills by clinching the bronze medal after a decisive win over Romania in the third-place match.
Junior Team Women's Sabre Results:
1. Hungary (Emese Domonkos, Csenge Konya, Zsanett Kovacs, Anna Spiesz)
2. France (Roxane Chabrol, Alejandra Manga, Aurore Patrice, Toscane Tori)
3. Italy (Alessandra Nicolai, Maria Clementina Polli, Manuela Spica, Mariella Viale)
As the European Fencing Championships in Naples approach their conclusion, tomorrow marks the last day of this exhilarating event. The anticipation is high for the team competitions in women’s epee, men’s foil, and men’s sabre disciplines. The Junior Team Championships have showcased remarkable talent and intense competition, captivating fans and enthusiasts alike. Stay tuned for the final day of the championships as the teams battle it out for glory on the fencing stage in Naples.
