First wheelchair fencing classification study published
Scientists carrying out research to create an evidence-based sports classification system for wheelchair fencing have published the findings of their first study.
Wheelchair Fencing News
Continental Championships in wheelchair fencing postponed to December due to COVID-19
The International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) has moved its Asian, Americas and European Wheelchair Fencing Championships to December because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wheelchair fencers to contest Commonwealth titles for first time in 2022
Wheelchair fencers will get the chance to compete for Commonwealth titles for the first time in 2022 when medal events feature at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships in London.
IWAS Wheelchair Fencing launches Gender Equity Commission
International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) Wheelchair Fencing has launched a new Gender Equity Commission.
IWAS Wheelchair Fencing closes Paralympic qualification window
The International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) Wheelchair Fencing has announced the qualification window for this year's re-arranged Paralympic Games in Tokyo has now closed due to the ongoing uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
IWAS wheelchair fencing refereeing seminar taken up by participants from 27 countries
More than 80 participants from Europe and the Americas joined a three-day "Introduction to Refereeing" seminar for wheelchair fencing from January 29 to 31, run by the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS).
IWAS and ParalympicsGB mourn death of British wheelchair fencer Heaton
International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) Wheelchair Fencing chairperson Pál Szekeres has paid tribute to five-time Paralympian David Heaton, who has died.
IWAS Wheelchair Fencing to launch training base for referees, classifiers and coaches
International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) Wheelchair Fencing has announced a worldwide training base for referees, classifiers and coaches in Sao Paulo will launch in 2021.
IWAS Wheelchair Fencing set to change name after postponed Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) Wheelchair Fencing is set to change its name to World Para Fencing following a motion at the governing body's Congress.
Szekeres re-elected IWAS Wheelchair Fencing chairperson as Executive Committee grows
Nine people have been elected to the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) Wheelchair Fencing Executive Committee, after a motion to expand the number of members-at-large was approved.
IWAS Wheelchair Fencing chairperson Szekeres set for unopposed re-election
International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports (IWAS) Wheelchair Fencing Executive Board chairperson Pál Szekeres is set to remain in the post after being confirmed as standing unopposed for re-election.
Bidding window for major wheelchair fencing events closes
The bidding window for major wheelchair fencing events due to be held between next year and 2024 has closed.
IWAS Wheelchair Fencing announces best athletes of 2019
International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) Wheelchair Fencing has published the list of the athletes who topped their respective classifications in 2019.
IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Asian Championships moved to April 2021
This year's International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports (IWAS) Wheelchair Fencing Asian Championships in Thailand have been moved to April 22 to 27.
IWAS move Wheelchair Fencing European Championships from Britain to Hungary
The Wheelchair Fencing European Championships have been pushed back by a year to 2021 and moved from Britain to Hungary in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
