FIE

— 21 September 2023

Fencing, a sport for everyone

Only six years old and already ritualistic. Every year since 2017, fencing has celebrated its World Day all over the planet. It takes place on the second Saturday in... Read more »

— 23 August 2023

In fencing, helpers are a dime a dozen

Solidarity and support are no exception in the Olympic movement. They have become one of its pillars, a trend further reinforced by the health crisis. In fencing, the movement... Read more »

— 17 August 2023

In Milan, fencing sets a date for Paris 2024

The nature of the sport no doubt has a lot to do with it: fencing has a sense of timing. After making headlines with the case of Ukrainian athlete... Read more »

— 28 July 2023

“We’ll never shake hands with them”

The decision is an important one. A decree issued by the Ukrainian Ministry of Sport prohibiting its athletes from taking part in competitions involving Russian and/or Belarusian competitors was... Read more »

— 20 June 2023

Fencing warns against abuse

As the numerous scandals have shown, not all sports are equal when it comes to the risks of harassment and abuse. Some bear the full brunt. Others think they... Read more »

— 26 May 2023

Fencing, a highly academic sport

The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has long understood that the development of fencing, at all levels of the pyramid, depends on coaches. Fencing masters. Traditional fencing countries, notably in... Read more »

— 18 April 2023

The new generation touches upon everything

In fencing, victory is not everything. More than 1,500 young athletes from over 100 countries experienced this once again during nine days of competition, from April 1 to 9,... Read more »

— 3 April 2023

For Russia, a return more theoretical than practical

The door is open to them. At least in theory. But in practice, the entry into international competitions is proving to be more complex than expected for Russian fencers.... Read more »

— 13 March 2023

African athletes unanimous in favour of Russia’s return

The door opens. Not yet wide, but wide enough to get a foot in. Two days after the decision of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) to reinstate Russian and... Read more »

— 9 March 2023

Fencing dedicates a day to the planet

The date is one to remember. On Saturday 8 April 2023, the International Fencing Federation (FIE) will dedicate an entire day to saving the planet. A “Fencing for the... Read more »