The FIE counterattacks. After the publication of a open letter denouncing malfunctions and corruption within the organization, the International Fencing Federation responded to these accusations. She stated that " Several signatories of this open letter denied having any knowledge of it. "And" reaffirms that it has always defended the principles of democracy, openness, transparency and equal treatment ».
« Any allegation of bad governance does not reflect realityshe asserts in a statement. The corruption allegations are totally unfounded and contradict the facts contained in our public records. She also denies negligence in the application review process for AIN status : " The FIE continues to conduct rigorous background checks on all athletes and officials applying for neutral status. »
She invites the entire fencing family to to speak in November, in Budapest, at its annual Congress, who are " open to all national federations, commissions, councils and the FIE Athletes' Commission She concluded by stating that she would take always taking the necessary measures to defend itself against any defamatory statement that damages its reputation ».
