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Fencing

 

There are a range of opportunities across Wales for people to participate in Wheelchair Fencing. It was introduced to the paralympic fencing programme at the Rome Paralympic Games in 1960.

You don’t have to have a disability or an impairment to participate in wheelchair fencing but there are eligibility criteria and a classification process if you wish to compete.

People who have a physical impairment are eligible to compete in foil epée (men and women) and sabre (men) events. The athlete wheelchairs are fastened to the floor during competition.

Get Involved

You can refer to the Welsh Fencing website and the DSW club finder to find out how to get involved.

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Website: welshfencing.org

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Competitive Pathways

There are pathways that lead to:

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European Championships

To find out what your potential is and and for guidance in competitive pathways, please complete the Disability Sport Wales #inspireform.

Eligibility

To compete in a Paralympic pathway in fencing, a person must have an eligible impairment type. The eligible impairment types for fencing are:

  • Impaired muscle power
  • Athetosis
  • Impaired passive range of movement
  • Hypertonia
  • Limb deficiency
  • Ataxia
  • Leg length difference

More information on Wheelchair Fencing eligible impairment types and an explanation of the classification system in Wheelchair Fencing can be found here

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