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Saudi Fencing Grand Championship features 163 athletes

Saudi Fencing Grand Championship features 163 athletes

Al-Khobar will host 163 male and female fencers for the Saudi Fencing Grand Championship at the Prince Saud bin Jalawi Sports City fencing hall.

According to SPA, the competitions start tomorrow and will continue for three days. The event includes participants from nine countries: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Oman, Chad, and Algeria.

Athletes will compete across three fencing disciplines, which are foil, epee, and sabre, following a program that covers various events.

Where and when is the Saudi Fencing Grand Championship taking place? The championship is held at the Prince Saud bin Jalawi Sports City fencing hall in Al-Khobar. The competitions are scheduled to begin tomorrow and will run for a duration of three days.

Which countries are participating in the fencing event? A total of nine countries are represented in the competition. These nations include Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Oman, Chad, and Algeria.

How many athletes are competing and in which disciplines? The event brings together 163 male and female fencers. These participants will compete in the three official disciplines of fencing, which are the sabre, the foil, and the epee.