Peru will host the Women’s World Fencing Championship

Different languages ​​and customs mixed this Friday in the heart of the VIDENA Legate headquarters to begin the Women’s Fencing World Cup, which is being held for the first time in the country with the participation of 152 fencers from 34 countries. Without a doubt, it is an unprecedented event, which once again places Peru on the global stage, through the organization of major sporting events.

With an arduous warm-up on the competition courts that were set up throughout the Sports Center 3 of the Legado Videna headquarters, the best in the world began their cycle of competitions in the competition that grants classification points to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. .

“Congratulate the Peruvian Fencing Federation. When an International Federation grants the responsibilities of hosting to a national federation, it means that they have managed and have a fairly sustainable development plan. Bringing 34 countries with over 152 female athletes is iconic. It is worthy of admiration and congratulations, to make us feel proud of being Peruvian. The country’s promises are making us more visible”stated the executive director of the Special Legacy Project, Carlos Zegarra.

There will be three days of tough competition and the Peruvian representation will seek to put up a fight, with the skill of Darma Canal (first place in the national ranking of seniors in saber), María Fernanda Tudela (bronze medal in team saber in the South American in Brazil 2022 ), Domenica Albarrán, Aixa Álvarez, Katerina Farje, María Karina Galindo, Kate Ann Lu, Mariam Olivieri and Nina Rosales.

The Women’s Fencing World Cup, organized by the Peruvian National Fencing Sports Federation, is also graced with the presence of Theodora Gkountoura (current number 2 in the world), the Japanese Misaki Emura (3rd in the ranking) and the Ukrainian Olga Kharlan, winner of four Olympic medals.

“The fact that Peruvians are in a Fencing World Cup means that today we are in the window of the world. “We are shining a light on the opportunity and we will make fencing continue to strengthen in the country.”added Jorge Canales, secretary of the Peruvian National Fencing Sports Federation.

The Special Legacy Project will continue to work in a responsible, agile and efficient manner, ensuring the integrity, tangibility and good use of the venues for the benefit of Peruvian sports to continue reaping laurels for our country.

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