Sports October 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Fencing risks global divide as top official fires off world league threats

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Days after the World Fencing League (WFL) said it would start its 2027 season in Hong Kong, the sport’s world governing body has warned athletes and officials against taking part in unauthorised events In an official statement released on Thursday, the International Fencing Federation (FIE) said…

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