European fencers displayed their exceptional skills and determination at the Grands Prix and World Cups held over the weekend of May 18 to 19, securing impressive victories in various categories and locations.
In Saint-Maur, France, Hungarian fencer Gergely Siklosi claimed the top spot in the Men's epee event, showcasing his brilliance and precision on the piste.
Meanwhile, in Shanghai, China, Italian fencer Martina Favaretto emerged victorious in the Women's foil competition, delivering exceptional performances in each of her bouts.
In Madrid, Spain, the Men's sabre category saw outstanding competition from French fencer Sebastien Patrice, who demonstrated an unmatched style of fencing on that day.
Moreover, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, French fencer Sara Balzer dominated the Women's sabre event, securing the top position on the podium.
Furthermore, at the Women’s sabre World Cup in Plovdiv, Greece's Despina Georgiadou, world ranking 4, showcased excellent skill and determination to claim the bronze medal, despite not being eligible for the Olympics due to the qualification of her compatriot Theodora Gkountoura.
European fencers triumphed in 4 out of the 6 individual competitions during the past weekend, reinforcing the continent's dominance in the sport of fencing. The European Fencing Confederation extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the athletes on their remarkable achievements and wishes the best of luck to these and other European athletes at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
