Hong Kong, AsiaWorld–Expo from July 22 to July 30, 2026
The 2026 World Fencing Championships are currently underway in Hong Kong at the AsiaWorld–Expo (running from July 22 to July 30, 2026).
AsiaWorld-ExpoKlicken zum Öffnen einer Seitenleiste mit weiteren Informationen is a premier exhibition, convention, and concert venue located adjacent to Hong Kong International Airport on Lantau Island, Hong Kong. Opened in December 2005, it is one of the region’s largest event centers, featuring over 70,000 square meters of rentable, column-free, ground-level space.
Key Features & Facilities
- AsiaWorld–Arena (Hall 1): The highlight of the complex, this indoor seated arena can accommodate up to 14,000 people, making it Hong Kong’s largest indoor seated entertainment venue for major international concerts, sporting events, and large conferences.
- Exhibition & Convention Halls: Comprises 10 multi-purpose, column-free halls with extra-high ceilings (ranging from 10 to 19 meters). These versatile spaces can be combined or configured to host trade shows, exhibitions, and banquets.
- Strategic Transportation Hub: The venue is directly linked to its own dedicated MTR station (AsiaWorld-Expo Station) via the Airport Express, providing fast transport to Central Hong Kong, the airport terminal, and the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge.
Here is the breakdown for the Men’s Épée competition:
🤺 Men’s Individual Épée Summary
The individual competition concluded on July 26, 2026 (following preliminaries on July 23), drawing 225 competitors from 80 nations.
🏅 Medalists
| Rank | Athlete | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Gold 🥇 | Lucas Malcotti | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Silver 🥈 | Davide Di Veroli | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Bronze 🥉 | Masaru Yamada | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Bronze 🥉 | Khalifah Al-Omairi | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia |
| 5th | Mohamed El-Sayed | 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| 6th | Kirill Prokhodov | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan |
| 7th | Tibor Andrásfi | 🇭🇺 Hungary |
| 8th | Neisser Loyola | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| 9th | Koki Kano | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| 10th | Dmitriy Gusev | 🇦🇮 Neutral / AIN |
- Final Result: Lucas Malcotti defeated Davide Di Veroli 12–11 in a thriller to capture the World Championship title.
👥 Men’s Team Épée Schedule
The team event features 185 competitors from 48 nations.
- Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- Time: Preliminary rounds start at 08:30 local time, followed by the finals and medal ceremony starting at 18:00.
Flavio Giannotte (Cercle Escrime Sud – ESUD)
At the World Fencing Championships in Hong Kong, Luxembourgish épéiste Flavio Giannotte (Cercle Escrime Sud – ESUD) finished in 38th place in the men’s individual épée competition.
Key Highlights
- Pool Stage: Successfully advanced out of the pool stage to reach the main direct elimination bracket.
- Tableau of 64: Eliminated following a 7–15 loss against Hoi Sun Fong (Hong Kong).
- Final Ranking: 38th overall out of the tournament field.
The Women’s Épée events at the 2026 World Fencing Championships in Hong Kong (held at AsiaWorld–Expo, July 22–30, 2026) feature both individual and team competitions:
Women’s Individual Épée
- Qualification: July 22, 2026
- Finals: July 25, 2026
Results & Medalists
- 🥇 Gold: Song Se-ra (South Korea)
- 🥈 Silver: Giulia Rizzi (Italy)
- 🥉 Bronze: Barbara Brych (Poland) & Tang Junyao (China)
Women’s Team Épée
- Date: July 28, 2026
- Venue: AsiaWorld–Expo, Hong Kong
- Participating Teams: 36 nations competing in a single-elimination bracket (featuring top seeds including South Korea, Italy, Switzerland, Hong Kong, and Ukraine).
Fencing in Luxembourg
Fencing develops focus, discipline, coordination, and self-confidence – all while offering an exciting and dynamic way to stay active.
There are six fencing clubs across Luxembourg, so you can choose the one that suits you best. Explore the club information and join Luxembourg’s fencing community! 🇱🇺
Luxembourg has 6 official fencing clubs affiliated with the Fédération Luxembourgeoise d’Escrime (FLE):
- Cercle Grand-Ducal d’Escrime Luxembourg (CGDEL) (Luxembourg City) * The oldest club in the country (founded in 1879), specializing primarily in foil, but offering training in all three Olympic weapons (foil, épée, sabre).
- Cercle d’Escrime Luxembourg (CEL) (Luxembourg City) * Based at the National Fencing Centre in Limpertsberg, specializing in épée for both youth and adult fencers.
- Cercle d’Escrime des Communautés Européennes (CECE / Comeur) (Luxembourg City & Munsbach) * Offers specialized épée training across multiple age groups, catering to international and local families.
- Cercle Escrime Sud (ESUD) (Esch-sur-Alzette) * Formed by the merger of several southern region clubs, focusing heavily on épée for recreational and competitive fencers.
- Cercle d’Escrime Nordstad (Diekirch) * The primary fencing club serving the northern region of Luxembourg.
- Fechtclub Wormer (Dreiborn / Wormeldange) * Serves the eastern Moselle region of the country.
