Paris 2024: FIE lists Nigerien fencer, Girault, 211 others for games fencing event
By George Aluo
World fencing governing body, FIE has rolled out the full list of fencers that would be jostling for medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
FIE in a release made available to newstap.com.ng disclosed that a total of 212 fencers from 53 countries would participate at the games with a Nigerien fencer (Nigeria’s next door neighbors) Evann Jean Abba Girault (men’s Sabre) being on the roaster.
FIE’s release stated in part…”A total of 212 fencers from 53 countries will compete in Paris, including 106 men and 106 women. Twelve gold-medal fencing events will be held at the Grand Palais featuring men’s and women’s individual and team epee, foil and sabre.Team events include three participants from each country.”
The Olympic games is billed to run from July 27 to August 4.
