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Wheelchair Fencing

Wheelchair Fencing

In the able-bodied sport of Fencing, two fencers compete on a 14-metre strip. In Wheelchair Fencing, the competition is static. The wheelchairs are fixed in place to the ground by metal frames and the chair is preferably clamped to both sides of the frame to keep the chair from tipping. [Full story]

Qualification System

  • An NPC can be allocated no more than six (6) male athlete and four (4) female athlete qualification slots per sport class for a maximum quota allocation of ten (10) qualification slots per NPC. [Full story]

Classification

  • Athletes who use wheelchairs are eligible to compete in Wheelchair Fencing. There are three divisions of competition, with divisions based upon disability classification. [Full story]

Sport Classification Information

Sport IPSF IPSF Chief Classifier Eligible sport class Eligible sport class status First appearance
Wheelchair Fencing IWAS Luca Michelini Category A-B PPS, PRS √

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