6th International Fencing Congress Opens in Tashkent
Sport
More than 150 delegates from over 100 countries have gathered in Tashkent for the 6th International Fencing Congress. The event is focusing on the development of fencing, improvements to international competitions and the preparation of a new generation of athletes.
The opening ceremony brought together representatives of the International Fencing Federation (FIE), Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Sport, the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan, as well as heads and officials of FIE’s regional confederations.
The congress is addressing the current state of global fencing and its prospects for further development. Delegates are discussing the organization and delivery of competitions, refereeing, coach training, the promotion of fencing among young people and the expansion of international sports cooperation.
Particular attention is being given to preparations for the Senior World Fencing Championships, which are planned to be held in Tashkent next year. The International Fencing Federation has also confirmed that Tashkent is set to host the 2027 Senior World Fencing Championships.
The congress comes alongside a series of FIE meetings in the Uzbek capital. On September 15, the FIE Executive Committee held a meeting in Tashkent, where governance and development issues for the sport were discussed.
The proposals and initiatives put forward during the congress are expected to support the further development of fencing, strengthen international cooperation and contribute to the development of young athletes.
The congress is addressing the current state of global fencing and its prospects for further development. Delegates are discussing the organization and delivery of competitions, refereeing, coach training, the promotion of fencing among young people and the expansion of international sports cooperation.
Particular attention is being given to preparations for the Senior World Fencing Championships, which are planned to be held in Tashkent next year. The International Fencing Federation has also confirmed that Tashkent is set to host the 2027 Senior World Fencing Championships.
The congress comes alongside a series of FIE meetings in the Uzbek capital. On September 15, the FIE Executive Committee held a meeting in Tashkent, where governance and development issues for the sport were discussed.
The proposals and initiatives put forward during the congress are expected to support the further development of fencing, strengthen international cooperation and contribute to the development of young athletes.
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