New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Curtains came down at the Bharat Mandapam on a historic day for India as the 26th Asian Senior Fencing Championship, the first Continental-level competition in the sport in the country, concluded, marking a milestone in the sporting history of the country on Wednesday.As the final echo of clashing steel faded into the evening air, the grand stage transformed into a breathtaking theatre of light, colour, and cultural majesty as the event reached its emotional crescendo w…
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New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The International Fencing Federation (FIE) and the Fencing Association of India (FAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and support the continued growth and promotion of fencing in India in the lead-up to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic GamesThe MoU was signed by Abdelmoniem El Husseiny, Interim President of the FIE, and Rajeev Mehta, Secretary General of the FAI and Secretary General of the Fencing Confederation of Asia (FCA), on th…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India’s leading fencer Bhavani Devi has formally apologised for her conduct during the Team Event of the Asian Fencing Championships 2026 in New Delhi and has appealed for a reconsideration of the suspension imposed following the incident.In a press release from the Fencing Association of India (FAI), Bhavani Devi expressed regret over her actions after receiving a Black Card during the championship. This led to a two-month suspension under the relevant disciplinary rul…
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse examined the arrangements for the Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Thursday, in preparation for the esteemed continental event scheduled from June 19 to 24, 2026.The championship will officially start with a grand Opening Ceremony on Friday at 6:00 PM in Hall No. 2-3, Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi. Themed “ONE DREAM | ONE BLADE | ONE PRIDE,” the event will honour …
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Fencing Association of India (FAI) on Saturday successfully organized the AI Video Referral System & Video Analysis Workshop at New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of technology-driven officiating and performance analysis in fencing.The workshop, believed to be the first-ever initiative of its kind in the world, was conducted as part of the Fencing Association of India’s comprehensive preparations for the Asian Senior Fencing Championsh…
Jammu, May 7 (IANS) The Fencing Association of India (FAI) is planning to launch the country’s first-ever auction-based Indian Fencing League to promote the overall development of the sport and provide elite athletes with a competitive platform.Under the banner of “One Sport, One League, One Nation”, the FAI has officially launched its Expression of Interest (EOI) phase, presenting an opportunity for individuals, corporations, and institutions to secure franchise ownership and help shape the l…
Patiala, Feb 13 (IANS) With an eye on securing India’s first-ever fencing medal at the Asian Games, the 24-member Indian senior sabre squad has begun training at a newly inaugurated High-Performance Centre (HPC) at the Sports Authority of India’s Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) in Patiala.Developed at an estimated cost of Rs 22.83 crore, the state-of-the-art facility provides international-standard training infrastructure under one roof. The HPC features a fully functiona…