France, Italy Win Team Gold Medals in Women’s Epee and Men’s Foil at the Tbilisi Fencing World Championships
France won the gold medal in women’s team epee at the 2025 Tbilisi Fencing World Championships and Italy won the gold in men’s team foil. It was the third day of finals, with a total of 12 gold-medal events in women’s and men’s individual and team competition in epee, foil and sabre. The Championships are taking place in Tbilisi’s Olympic Palace with 38 women’s and 36 men’s teams competing today in epee and foil.
France faced Team _AIN in the final match of women’s team epee, winning with a 41-32 score. In the semifinal round, Team _AIN won against Korea, 45-35, while France defeated Italy, 45-32. The bronze medal went to Korea over Italy, 37-31.
“It’s incredible to be the champions”, said France’s Lauren Rembi. “It was very hard today, and our strategy was to relax and enjoy the day. We didn’t doubt too much because we are confident, and even if one is not good, they will be good in the next match. We have a new team, a new coach and a new story. Our individual skills are very strong, and we put them together to make a good team.”
Italy faced the USA in the final match of men’s team foil, winning with a 43-42 score. Italy has won the most world titles in this event, its 25th time taking gold. In the semifinal round, the USA won against Hungary, 45-39, while Italy defeated France, 45-30. The bronze medal went to Hungary over France, 45-34.
“It’s an amazing feeling for me – my first world title – and for my teammates”, said Italy’s Filippo Macchi. “We beat an amazing team like USA, and it shows Italy a very strong nation. Even in the semifinals against France, it was very difficult to beat strong teams such as when we beat France in the semifinals. Now we need to rest after a very long season, and come back strong for the next one.”
Final rankings in women’s team epee included France (gold), Team _AIN (silver), Korea (bronze), Italy, USA, Estonia, Canada and Poland.
Final rankings in men’s team foil included Italy (gold), USA (silver), Hungary (bronze), France, Japan, Poland, Hong Kong-China and Belgium.
