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NEW OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION RULES FOR LA28
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.
Oct 113 min read


THE PISTE LAUNCHES TO BRING FENCING FANS CLOSER TO THE SENIOR INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT AND THE RACE TO LA28
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.
Sep 223 min read


IN THE CALL ROOM: MASSIALAS BOMBSHELL
In the second episode of In The Call Room, legendary U.S. Menโs 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.
Sep 192 min read


IN THE CALL ROOM: Alex Choupenitch
In the debut edition of In The Call Room, newly crowned Menโs Foil World Champion Alex Choupenitch sits down with Karim Bashir to reflect on his historical triumph in Hong Kong.
Aug 192 min read


๐บ๐ธ ROAD TO LOS ANGELES: FIE UNVEILS 2026โ27 CALENDAR AS OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION DATES CONFIRMED
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has officially released the highly anticipated 2026โ27 international competition calendar, igniting the countdown to qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Jun 52 min read


๐ FIE LIFTS RESTRICTIONS: RUSSIAN AND BELARUSIAN ATHLETES & OFFICIALS TO RETURN UNDER NATIONAL FLAGS AT 2026 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND โ 2 JUNE, 2026 The Executive Committee of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) has announced that all remaining protective measures regarding Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials will be lifted, allowing them to compete under their respective national flags, anthems, acronyms, and uniforms. According to an official statement released by the FIE on June 2, 2026, the updated protocol will go into effect at the upcoming 2026 Senior World Cham
Jun 12 min read


๐ญ๐บ BUDAPEST GRAND PRIX POSTPONED AS GLOBAL DISRUPTION CONTINUES
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has announced the postponement of the prestigious รpรฉe Grand Prix in Budapest, originally scheduled for March 13โ15.
Mar 42 min read


๐ FIE POSTPONES WORLD CUP EVENTS AMID MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has announced the immediate postponement of three major World Cup events scheduled for this coming weekend.
Mar 22 min read
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