Fencing, a captivating blend of strategy and agility, has held a vital role in the Olympic Games since its modern inception in 1896. This sport encompasses various weapons foil, epee, and sabre demanding a blend of quickness, dexterity, and tactical acumen.

Throughout Olympic history, nations steeped in fencing prowess, notably Italy, France, and Hungary, have consistently shone in Olympic Fencing. Icons such as Edoardo Mangiarotti from Italy, Aladár Gerevich from Hungary, and Laura Flessel-Colovic from France have etched their names into the sport's enduring legacy.

Edoardo Mangiarotti stands tall among the most decorated fencers in Olympic lore, boasting multiple gold medals and wielding dominance in foil and épée events, significantly elevating Italy's fencing legacy.

The upcoming Fencing competitions at the Paris 2024 Summer Games, slated to unfurl at the Grand Palais strip, will see 212 fencers, equally represented by men and women, vying for glory across twelve medal events. Paris 2024 marks the second consecutive time that both men and women will engage in individual and team events across all three weapons.

Paris 2024 sets the stage for the fencing events from July 27 to August 4, promising exhilarating displays of finesse and tactical brilliance amidst the clashing of blades.