Exciting Team Battles Define Day Three in Antalya
The third day of the Junior European Fencing Championships in Antalya brought intense team competitions, with Great Britain, Italy, and Romania claiming gold in their respective events. The level of teamwork and tactical execution on display highlighted the depth of talent among Europe's young fencers.
Junior Men's Épée – Great Britain Clinches Gold
The men’s épée team event concluded with an impressive performance from Great Britain. The quartet of Cador Beautyman, Alec Brooke, Tristan Lumineau, and Sameer Sunder-Rajan showcased remarkable cohesion throughout the tournament, securing the gold medal. In the final, they faced a strong French squad consisting of Odinn Bindas, Noam Duchene, Etienne Imbert, and Aina Rahamefy, who fought fiercely but had to settle for silver. Spain’s team, featuring Jaime De La Cal Guijarro, Jose Miguel Martin Gamazo, Rayan Rami Rozpide, and Ricardo Sanchez Almoguera, delivered a solid campaign to claim the bronze.
Winner interviews coming soon...
Junior Women's Foil – Italy Dominates
Italy continued its dominance in women's foil, with Greta Collini, Ludovica Franzoni, Letizia Gabola, and Matilde Molinari executing a nearly flawless performance to claim gold. The final saw them go head-to-head with France, where Alicia Audibert, Keren Aye, and the two Garance Martins fought with determination but had to settle for silver. Meanwhile, Great Britain’s team of Megan Elliott, Isabella Johnson, Amelie Tsang, and Zoe Wagstaff delivered a strong performance to secure bronze, ensuring another podium finish for their delegation.
Winner interviews coming soon...
Junior Women's Sabre – Romania on Top
Romania emerged victorious in the women’s sabre team event, with Rosemarie Benciu, Amalia Covaliu, Catinca Dumitru, and Anastasia Fusea delivering a commanding display to capture the gold medal. France, represented by Roxane Chabrol, Elea Faur, Alejandra Manga, and Rita Robineaux, put up a valiant fight but settled for silver. The bronze medal went to Ukraine’s team of Sofia Holovkina, Viktoriia Korotchenko, Valeriia Morenets-Kubanska, and Maiia Velychko, who showcased resilience and sharp tactical execution throughout the day.
Winner interviews coming soon...
Medal Table Update
With three more sets of medals awarded, the overall medal table now stands as follows:
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| Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1 | ITA | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 2 | AIN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | ROU | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | UKR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | GBR | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | HUN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | FRA | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | GER | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | GEO | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | POL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | ESP | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Looking Ahead
With the final days of competition approaching, anticipation continues to build as more team events and individual battles remain on the schedule. Young fencers are proving their potential on the European stage, delivering outstanding performances that make this championship truly memorable. Tomorrow’s program will feature the women's épée team event, the men's foil team competition, and the men's sabre team event, promising another day of intense fencing action in Antalya.
Follow the Action Live
The tournament continues to unfold with high-level fencing and exciting matchups. Live coverage is available at EskrimTV, while full results and updates can be found on Fencing Time Live.
