The European Cadet Circuit continued on 17–18 October 2026, with three international competitions held in Budapest, Hungary, and Samorin, Slovakia. Young fencers from across Europe and beyond competed in épée, foil and sabre, delivering an exciting weekend of individual and team competitions.
Budapest Cup: American Success in Men's Épée, Israel Shines in Women's Competition
The Budapest Cup brought together cadet épée fencers for two days of individual and team events.
In the men's individual competition, the United States dominated the podium, with Andy Zheng claiming the gold medal ahead of compatriot Nicholas Normile. Aman Singleton added another bronze medal for the United States, sharing third place with Italy's Tommaso Cuttica.
The American delegation continued its success in the men's team event, securing both gold and silver medals. United States 3, represented by Samuel Borisenko, Zhengyang Chen, Dylan Elhusseini and Aman Singleton, took first place ahead of United States 1, featuring Samuel Robinson, Dashan Xia, James Boudreaux and Joey Wang. Host nation Hungary completed the podium with Adam Botzheim, Daniel Molnar, Daniel Jecsi and Edmond Wentzel.
In the women's individual event, Israel's Emily Chtefanov emerged victorious, defeating Morgan Hankins of the United States in the final. Michelle Wu of the United States and Romania's Bianca Raicu shared the bronze medals.
Chtefanov completed a successful weekend by adding team gold with Israel 1, alongside Yarden Davidson, Ariel Gnoyanic and Sivan Barda. United States 1, represented by Adriana Ferreira de Melo, Luxi Guo, Morgan Hankins and Sama Abuelfutuh, finished second, while Italy's Benedetta Bianchi, Clara De Donno, Flavia Verri and Giulia Ferioli secured bronze.
Full results: https://www.fencingtimelive.com/tournaments/eventSchedule/6E5D094916634FB1A991439B9F0C9380#today
Samorin: Poland and Türkiye Celebrate Women's Foil Victories
The Samorin Cadet Circuit in Slovakia welcomed foil fencers for another competitive international weekend.
In the men's individual competition, Lucas Senic of the United States claimed gold, with China's Youlong Lin finishing second. Ethan Doell of the United States and Italy's Riccardo Mancini shared third place.
The men's team competition saw an exceptional American performance, with all three podium positions occupied by teams from the United States. United States 1, featuring Lucas Senic, Kyle Chen, Alber Yixuan Wu and Bradley Li, secured gold. United States 2, represented by Hanson Chen, Ethan Doell, Aidan Tan and Dalton Sheng, took silver, while Alexander Tang, Fletcher Mazaheri, Hugo Rautureau and Timofey Simonov earned bronze for United States 3.
In the women's individual competition, Poland's Julia Zabkowska took the title, finishing ahead of Italy's Federica Gamberini. Another Italian, Maria Francesca Prenna, shared third place with Türkiye's Elif Ada Yildiz.
The women's team event brought success for Türkiye, with Elif Ada Yildiz, Ada Kufeciler, Nil Kirtay and Beril Demir claiming gold. Poland secured the remaining two podium positions, with Poland 1, represented by Olga Pisarewicz, Alicja Gatz, Amelia Nowaczyk and Julia Zabkowska, taking silver. Bronze went to Poland 2, featuring Natalia Jurek, Lena Nowak, Alicja Szultka and Oliwia Wroblewska.
Full results: https://www.fencingtimelive.com/tournaments/eventSchedule/2C5464F615734D8780E64ADD555AF727#today
MATE–HUNIBER Cup: Italy and Germany Claim Individual Sabre Titles
Budapest also hosted the MATE–HUNIBER Cup, featuring men's and women's cadet sabre competitions.
In the men's individual event, Italy celebrated a one-two finish, with Emanuele Giuseppe Gabola taking gold ahead of compatriot Vittorio Pellegatta. Poland's Jan Pikur and Ukraine's Oleksandr Liakh completed the podium with bronze medals.
The men's team title went to Romania, represented by Vlad Crica, Alexander Ene, Stefan Tomac and Matei Zait. Host nation Hungary, with Domonkos Boday, Hunor Decsi, Bence Revesz and Botond Tarpataky-Hary, secured silver, while Italy 2, featuring Valerio Imbastari, Filippo Landi, Vittorio Pellegatta and Giordano Vincenzi, claimed bronze.
In the women's individual competition, Germany's Luisa Rezi captured gold, finishing ahead of Italy's Aurelie Bianca Maria Personi. Bulgaria's Ralitsa Gadzheva and Germany's Luisa Paulsen shared third place.
Germany added another gold medal in the women's team event, where Viktoria Voytova, Julia Doll, Luisa Paulsen and Marla Scheibke claimed victory. Hungary's Emilia Szepesi, Boglarka Komjathy, Dora Deak-Molnar and Linda Decsi finished second, while Great Britain 1, represented by Alicia McDougall, Hannah Hughes, Thea Joseph and Sasha Gay, secured bronze.
Full results: https://www.fencingtimelive.com/tournaments/eventSchedule/22461E0CB2B042738E66D959FEF551AE#today
