Fencing New Zealand hold training camp to inspire return to sport
Fencing New Zealand held a training camp to inspire a return to the sport following a year heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Politicians urge UK Government to sanction FIE President Usmanov
Politicians have urged the United Kingdom Government to issue sanctions against International Fencing Federation (FIE) President Alisher Usmanov after he was named by jailed Russian politician Alexei Navalny as "one of the key enablers and beneficiaries of Russian kleptocracy."
Russian opposition leader Navalny calls for West to impose sanctions on FIE President Usmanov
The President of the International Fencing Federation (FIE), Alisher Usmanov, has been named on a list of individuals jailed Russian politician Alexei Navalny wants Western Governments to sanction.
Mikhailov to stand for Russian Fencing Federation President re-election unopposed
Alexander Mikhailov is to stand for re-election as Russian Fencing Federation (FFR) President unopposed.
Online fencing referee training initiative praised by participants
The European Fencing Confederation (EFC) has concluded its first phase of its virtual referee seminar initiative, receiving positive feedback from those who attended.
James Wolfensohn, World Bank President and Olympic fencer, dies aged 86
If you were to draw up a list of the 10 most famous Olympic fencers whose fame derived primarily from their exploits away from the piste, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach might well be on it; James Wolfensohn, who has died aged 86, definitely would.
Coronavirus blamed for cancellation of European Fencing Championships in Minsk
This year’s European Fencing Championships in Minsk have been officially cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, it has been announced.
International Fencing Federation latest governing body to postpone election
Alisher Usmanov will remain as the President of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) until at least November 2021 after an Elective Congress due to be held in Moscow next month was cancelled because of COVID-19, it has been reported.
European Fencing Confederation begins seminars to help prepare new referees for upcoming season
European Fencing Confederation (EFC) has begun a series of seminars aimed to prepare new referees for the upcoming season.
European Fencing Confederation holds first ever virtual Annual Congress
The European Fencing Confederation (EFC) held its first ever virtual Annual Congress today, with 41 member federations in attendance.
FIE celebrate virtual World Fencing Day on social media
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has celebrated this year's edition of World Fencing Day on social media.
FIE announces $1 million COVID-19 support plan
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has unveiled a CHF1 million (£830,000/$1.05 million/€930,000) COVID-19 support plan for the sport.
FIE President Usmanov brings super-yacht to Britain
The world's sixth-longest super-yacht, owned by International Fencing Federation (FIE) President Alisher Usmanov, has arrived in Britain.
FIE Veterans' Council member Melo dies after contracting coronavirus
Antonio Melo, a member of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Veterans' Council, has died at the age of 72 from complications related to COVID-19.
European Fencing Championships postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic
The European Fencing Championships, scheduled to take place in Belarus' capital Minsk, has been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing crisis surrounding COVID-19.
