Sixth-seeded Russia produced a superb team performance to capture gold in the men's team foil competition at the Takamatsu City World Cup in Japan.

Third seeds Kazakhstan made a huge statement on the opening weekend of the 2026–27 international season, storming to gold in the men's team epee event at the Casablanca World Cup in Morocco.

Eighth seeds Russia captured gold in a dramatic women’s team epee final at the Casablanca World Cup in Morocco, defeating World number two Italy 32–31 in a priority minute thriller.

Reigning World Champions France kicked off their 2026–27 team campaign in spectacular style, capturing gold in the men's team sabre event at the Oran World Cup in Algeria.

World number two Hungary launched their 2026–27 campaign in triumphant fashion, capturing gold in the women’s team sabre event on the final day of the Oran World Cup in Algeria.

World number one, reigning European and World Champions Italy continued their ruthless dominance of women's team foil, winning gold at the season-opening Takamatsu City World Cup in Japan.

World number 10 and 2025 World Champion Sandro Bazadze (GEO) claimed the opening men's sabre title of the 2026–27 international season, storming to gold at the Oran World Cup in Algeria.

World number 57 Roberta Marzani (ITA) produced a fairytale run at the Casablanca World Cup in Morocco, battling through qualification to claim her first ever individual World Cup gold medal in the women’s epee event.

World number 11 and 2023 World Champion Mate Koch (HUN) stood atop the podium at the Casablanca World Cup in Morocco, taking gold in a massive men’s individual epee event featuring 328 fencers.

World number eight and 2026 World Championship bronze medallist Toscane Tori (FRA) celebrated a career milestone at the Oran World Cup in Algeria, capturing her first individual World Cup gold medal in the women’s sabre event.

World number one and reigning World Champion Alex Choupenitch (CZE) launched the 2026–27 international fencing season in spectacular fashion, capturing gold at the Takamatsu City World Cup in Japan.

World number one and reigning World Champion Martina Favaretto (ITA) spearheaded an extraordinary clean sweep for Italy at the Takamatsu City World Cup in Japan, winning gold in the women’s individual foil event.

The break is officially finished, the weapons are polished, and the world’s elite fencers are stepping back onto the strip. This weekend marks the launch of the new Senior Fencing World Cup season and The Piste (www.the-piste.com) will be there every step of the way, delivering complete, event-by-event coverage across all six weapons.

The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has officially published the updated qualification system for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, introducing two major structural adjustments to the pathway.

Today marks the official launch of The Piste (www.the-piste.com) - a brand-new dedicated digital news platform focused on senior elite international fencing and the high-stakes journey toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

In the second episode of In The Call Room, legendary U.S. Men’s Foil National Coach Maestro Greg Massialas joins Karim Bashir for an wide-ranging, candid discussion on the machinery behind American fencing success, the grueling nature of Olympic qualification, and the future of the sport on TV.

In the debut edition of In The Call Room, newly crowned Men’s Foil World Champion Alex Choupenitch sits down with Karim Bashir to reflect on his historical triumph in Hong Kong.

World number two France closed out the 2026 World Championships in absolute style on the ninth and final day of competition, capturing a sensational World title in the men’s team sabre event.

Top seeds Italy brought an absolute masterclass to a close on the ninth and final day of the 2026 World Championships, capturing the women’s team foil title.

World number four Hungary captured a magnificent World title in the women’s team sabre event on the eighth day of the 2026 World Championships.