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Indian fencing squad departs for 2026 world championships
The Indian fencing team is going to the Senior World Championships in Hong Kong.
There are 24 athletes, 12 men and 12 women, who will compete in three different types of fencing: Epee, Foil, and Sabre.
They will be competing in both individual and team events.
The team has been preparing hard and is supported by coaches and physiotherapists.
The Secretary-General of the Fencing Association of India, Mr. Rajeev Mehta, wished them good luck and said he believes in their ability to do well.
The event will take place over nine days at the AsiaWorld-Expo venue.
Indian fencing squad departs for the Senior World Championships 2026 in Hong Kong.
The team consists of 12 men and 12 women athletes competing in Epee, Foil, and Sabre.
The event will be held at the AsiaWorld-Expo venue over nine days.
The contingent is supported by five national coaches and two physiotherapists.
Mr. Rajeev Mehta, Secretary-General of the Fencing Association of India, expressed confidence in the team's preparation and wished them good luck.
- Who
- Indian fencing squad
- What
- Departure for the Senior World Championships 2026
- Where
- AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong
- When
- Not specified
- Why
- To compete against the best fencers in the world
Optimistic View
Realistic View
Team Preparation
Optimistic View
The team has put in intense preparation and shown remarkable grit.
Realistic View
The team's preparation may not be sufficient to compete against the best in the world.
Key facts
- Event
- Senior World Championships 2026
- Location
- AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong
- Duration
- Nine days
- Team Size
- 24 athletes (12 men, 12 women)
- Disciplines
- Epee, Foil, Sabre
- Support Staff
- Five national coaches and two physiotherapists
- Secretary-General
- Mr. Rajeev Mehta
Quotes
Mr. Rajeev Mehta
Secretary‑General, Fencing Association of India
“This World Championship represents a major milestone for Indian fencing as we test our strength against the very best in the world. Our athletes across Épée, Foil, and Sabre have put in intense preparation and shown remarkable grit throughout the national and international season. We have immense belief in this contingent's ability to compete with fearlessness, push boundaries, and bring pride to the nation in Hong Kong.”
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