Ali Maali (Abu Dhabi)
The World Pioneer Fencing Championship begins on Friday at the Hamdan Sports Complex and is organized by the Fencing Federation in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council under the supervision of the International Federation. The number of players who have officially registered to participate in the tournament is 860 male and female players from 60 countries, competing in the saber (Arabian sword) and epee (sword) weapons. fencing), and fluorescent (episode), in three categories: 50-59, 60-69, and 70+ years for individuals and teams.
The tournament’s organizing committee confirmed that preparations have been completed for the start of the competitions, which are being held for the first time in the region. The organization of the tournament is supervised by a technical committee nominated by the International Federation. The tournament witnesses the participation of 6 Emirati referees for the first time in managing its competitions on the list of referees selected by the International Federation.
Engineer Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the Emirati, Arab and Asian Fencing Federations, member of the Executive Office of the International Fencing Federation, and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the World Pioneer Fencing Championships, confirmed that Dubai’s hosting of this championship reflects the International Federation’s confidence in the UAE’s capabilities, facilities, human competencies and its ability to make this event a success. Big global.
Engineer Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi said: “The large participation of about 860 male and female players, an unprecedented number, from 60 countries, embodies the confidence of all of this country in our technical, organizational and human capabilities, and our ability to organize a global event at the highest possible level.”
He stressed that the national cadres always prove their competence and ability to organize such tournaments in the various emirates of the country, and the World Pioneer Fencing Championship will be a new challenge in which to shine.
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