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World Para Fencing World Cup Returns to U.S. in 2026

USA Fencing will host a 2026 World Para Fencing World Cup from May 27–30, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida, the first international parafencing stop on American soil since 2023. The bid was anchored by a significant investment from Bradenton Area Sports and backed by IMG Academy’s facilities. The tournament is expected to draw hundreds of athletes, […]

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Portland Lands 2026 USA Fencing National Championships

Portland, Oregon, will host the 2026 USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge, better known as Summer Nationals. The city’s Oregon Convention Center will host the event June 27–July 6 for 10 straight days of national-title bouts in every weapon, age and division of the sport. “Portland’s fencing heritage, paired with its vibrant, outdoors-loving culture, […]

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Salt Lake City to Host International Fencing Federation Competition

Salt Lake City will host International Fencing Federation competition next year, as the city was awarded the 2026 Senior Women’s and Men’s FIE Saber World Cup, set for January 22–25 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. “The return of the FIE Saber World Cup is a powerful reflection of the legacy we’ve built over the […]

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Five NGBs Create “United Sports Collective”

Five national governing bodies — USA Cycling, USA Fencing, US Rowing, US Sailing and US Squash — have announced they will unify their commercial rights to create a singular platform for brands seeking partnership with thousands of owned and sanctioned events across the NGBs. All five organizations will be under the banner of the “United […]

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Phil Andrews: USA Fencing’s Post-Paris Plans

After serving as chief executive officer of USA Weightlifting for nearly 10 years, Phil Andrews was appointed USA Fencing CEO in August 2022 to oversee the national governing body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of fencing in the United States. This past summer, USA Fencing won four medals overall at the Olympic Summer Games […]

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American Lee Keifer won her second Olympic women's foil gold medal in a row by beating teammate Lauren Scruggs at Grand Palais on Sunday night in the 2024 Games in Paris. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

Paris’ Iconic Olympic Venues Praised by Athletes, NGB Leaders

PARIS — Whether the idea of beach volleyball at the base of the Eiffel Tower, fencing in the Grand Palais or swimming inside a rugby stadium, the venues being utilized for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games have drawn raves from U.S. national governing body executives and buzz among athletes. Few venues have garnered more social […]

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USA Fencing Announces Fencing Across America Initiative

USA Fencing has announced Fencing Across America throughout the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games, an initiative designed to bring the sport directly to communities across the United States. The first event will take place July 25–29 at the Mall of America in Minneapolis. Other venues include Cambridge Fields in Boston; American Dream Mall in […]

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Hilton Becomes Official Hotel Partner of USA Fencing

USA Fencing has signed a multiyear partnership with Hilton as the official hotel partner of the national governing body. Starting later in 2024, USA Fencing’s more than 40,000 members and their families will have access to discounted room rates for stays at Hilton properties while traveling for the more than 130 USA Fencing-sanctioned events across the […]

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USA Fencing Launches Vaccination Initiative in Partnership with USA Boxing

USA Fencing has launched an initiative called Point Control, aimed at fostering health and wellness within the fencing community by providing influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations at select regional and national tournaments throughout the 2023-2024 season. The program is a part of the Coaching You Up campaign. Coaching You Up is a collaboration of USA Boxing, […]

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USA Fencing Partners with PlayLA Ahead of 2028 Summer Olympics

USA Fencing has announced a partnership with PlayLA, an initiative to foster sports inclusion across the city of Los Angeles as part of a wider endeavor to provide affordable and accessible sports programming to kids of all abilities. PlayLA is organized by the city of Los Angeles and LA Rec & Parks, funded by a […]

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