GENOVA, 17 June 2025 — The European Fencing Championships in Genova enter a new chapter as the team competitions begin. On this fourth day, national squads in women’s foil and men’s sabre will take the spotlight, with matches starting in the morning and culminating in the first two team finals of the week at 17:30. The atmosphere at PalaDiamante is expected to be electric, as athletes shift their focus from individual glory to collective triumph.
Women's Foil Teams: The Race for a Spot on the Podium
Top-seeded Italy, along with France and Poland, advance directly to the quarter-finals with byes. The rest of the teams face critical early battles to keep their medal hopes alive. Germany and Romania will meet in a tightly balanced match, while Spain faces AIN in a tactical contest. Hungary begins their journey against Greece, and Ukraine takes on Israel — a match that could swing either way. Great Britain and Austria round off the first round with a head-to-head that promises to be competitive and emotional.
In team fencing, unity and strategy are as important as individual skill — and the early rounds often set the tone for the entire bracket.
Men’s Sabre Teams: Speed, Tension, and National Pride
Hungary, France, and Italy, the top three seeds, enjoy byes in the opening round, while the rest of the teams battle through a demanding tableau. Ukraine will face Georgia in a clash that brings together contrasting sabre styles. Türkiye meets Great Britain in what is expected to be a dynamic match, while Romania lines up against AIN, and Germany will test their strength against Bulgaria. Spain and Poland meet in a critical match between two ambitious squads.
With sabre’s fast pace and emotional intensity, the team format often delivers spectacular drama — and today promises nothing less.
First Team Medals Awarded Tonight
By the end of the day, two teams will stand on top of the podium as the first team champions of Genova 2025. The finals in women’s foil and men’s sabre will begin at 17:30, offering high-stakes action and national celebration.
How to Follow the Action
Live results, schedules, and tableaux can be found here:
https://www.fencingtimelive.com/tournaments/eventSchedule/6F3E353632504FA28F3B81389D3490BE
For live video coverage, tune in to the official YouTube livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/@FIEvideo
You can also catch behind-the-scenes content and exclusive interviews on the EFC Instagram page:
https://www.instagram.com/eurofencing/
Tomorrow, 18 June, the championship continues with team competitions in men’s épée and women’s sabre — two more titles and countless stories waiting to unfold.
