WHEELCHAIR FENCING NEWS

Hungary’s Krajnyak out to retain European title
The wheelchair fencing veteran views the European Championships as a stepping stone toward her first Paralympic gold.

Vio extends unbeaten streak to 10
The Italian wheelchair fencer won the women’s foil category B at the World Cup in Laval.

Monthly preview: May 2016
Check out all the events that will headline this month in para-sport.

China dominates Asian Wheelchair Fencing Champs
The Chinese team left with 25 medals, 11 that were gold.
Monthly preview: April 2016
Rio 2016 qualification events in wheelchair rugby and rowing, plus European Championships in swimming have major implications.
#IDSDP: Russia, China go beyond the piste
Wheelchair fencing has allowed the two nations to come together and experience each other’s cultures.

Chen eyes Asian Championships title
China’s Yijun Chen is hoping to guarantee a place at Rio 2016 with gold at the Asian Wheelchair Fencing Championships.

Unbeaten run brings mixed feelings to Beatrice Vio
The young Italian fencer is learning how to cope with the pressure of being the one to beat at Rio 2016.

Vio continues winning ways at World Cup in Eger
The 18-year-old Italian extends her unbeaten streak into 2016 with gold in Eger, Hungary.

Four to watch at Wheelchair Fencing World Cup
Some of the top fencers return to Eger, Hungary, to kick off the Paralympic year.

IWAS, PALFINGER team up
The new partnership is meant to promote wheelchair fencing in Brazil.

IWAS Wheelchair Fencing aprons arrive in Uruguay to aid in sport development
The aim is to develop the sport and increase opportunities for people to try wheelchair fencing.

Ones to watch for boccia and wheelchair fencing named
IPC announces the names of eight boccia athletes and six wheelchair fencers who are stars to look out for ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Ten things we learned in 2015: Wheelchair fencing
The year 2015 was action-packed for the world’s elite wheelchair fencers. Here are 10 things we learned about the sport over the past 12 months.

Wheelchair fencer Vio completes season unbeaten
Italian wheelchair fencer wins eighth successive title to finish 2015 undefeated.

No. 23 Wheelchair fencer Beatrice Vio closing in on perfect season
Italian wheelchair fencer Beatrice Vio is on course for unbeaten 2015 after seven straight gold medals.

What to watch: December 2015
Here is a look at the events to watch before the year concludes.

Beatrice Vio named October’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The Italian wheelchair fencer drew closer to an undefeated season after the World Cup in Paris.

Recapping the month in para-sport: October 2015
The biggest IPC Athletics World Championships came to a close in October.

Prague to host IWAS U-23 World Games 2016
The competition will be held 29 June – 3 July 2016 and so far will feature five sports.