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WHEELCHAIR FENCING NEWS

Beatrice Vio
Wheelchair Fencing

The Italian wheelchair fencer drew closer to an undefeated season after the World Cup in Paris.

Man holding up an American flag
Wheelchair Rugby

The biggest IPC Athletics World Championships came to a close in October.

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Wheelchair Fencing

The competition will be held 29 June – 3 July 2016 and so far will feature five sports.

Two fencers in a wheelchair holding a sword and an instructor standing in the background.
Wheelchair Fencing

A local sports club held a wheelchair fencing demonstration, and in return, has generated interest in the sport.

Beatrice Vio
Wheelchair Fencing

Italy’s Beatrice Vio is on course for an unbeaten season after another victory at the wheelchair fencing World Cup in Paris, France

Photography Yu Chui Yee
Wheelchair Fencing

The Hong Kong wheelchair fencer hopes a short break will help regain her winning form.

100m race at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix on May 30, 2015 in Nottwil, Switzerland.
Athletics

One of the biggest para-sporting events takes place this month with the IPC Athletics World Championships.

Six para-athletes have been nominated for the Allianz Athlete of the Month for September.
Triathlon

The public has until 9 October to vote for their favourite from the six candidates.

Jordanne Whiley
Wheelchair Rugby

Five World Championships wrapped up this month. Here is a quick rundown of what happened.

Four women in wheelchairs on a podium, posing with medals
Wheelchair Fencing

Russia’s women won the epee team event whilst Ukraine topped the podium in the men’s sabre team.

Romain Noble - London 2012
Wheelchair Fencing

The French men took the epee team title, while the Hong Kong women cruised to gold in the foil team event at the Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.

Medal ceremony at the Wheelchair Fencing World Championships in Eger Hungary.
Wheelchair Fencing

Russia’s Alexander Lugotenko adds the foil category C title to his collection from the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.

Four athletes at the medal ceremony.
Wheelchair Fencing

China’s Xu Feng Zou followed up her epee win with gold in the sabre at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.

Ruyi Ye (L) of China on his way to winning gold against Yijun Chen (R) of China during the men's individual foil category A final of the wheelchair fencing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair Fencing

The Beijing 2008 Paralympic hosts won three out of four titles in Saturday’s events in Eger, Hungary.

Two wheelchair fencers battle it out at the 2015 World Championships
Wheelchair Fencing

China’s world ranked No.22 beats world champion teammate at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.

A picture of a Wheelchair Fencer celebrating her victory
Wheelchair Fencing

Here are the favourites for gold when battle commences in Eger, Hungary.

A picture of a Wheelchair Fencer celebrating her victory
Wheelchair Fencing

In her fifth Games, the Hungarian wheelchair fencer hopes to finally win that elusive gold medal.

A picture of a Wheelchair Fencer celebrating her victory
Wheelchair Fencing

The World Games will have four different categories to accommodate different age groups and help develop athletes.

Anton Datsko
Wheelchair Fencing

One month before the Wheelchair Fencing World Championships, Ukraine's Anton Datsko is preparing to take on his rivals.

Chui Yee Yu - London 2012
Wheelchair Fencing

The two federations signed a Collaboration Agreement, which is promising for the growth of wheelchair fencing.