The European fencing calendar delivered another exciting weekend of international competition on 31 October – 1 November 2026, with six European Circuit events taking place in Switzerland, Austria, Sweden and Bulgaria.
From U23 épée in Lausanne to Cadet and U14 competitions in Klagenfurt, Gothenburg and Sofia, young athletes competed across all three weapons, with impressive performances in both individual and team events.
U23 European Circuit Lausanne – Épée
Swiss fencers enjoyed a successful weekend on home soil, claiming both individual titles in Lausanne.
In the men's épée competition, Juri Heer (SUI) secured the gold medal, finishing ahead of Hiroaki Toto (FRA), who took silver. The bronze medals went to Juliano Nicola Squieri (SUI) and Colin Mumenthaler (SUI), completing a podium featuring three Swiss athletes.
The women's event saw another Swiss victory, with Andrina Lusti (SUI) taking gold ahead of compatriot Magda Louna Maiga (SUI). Manon Clain (FRA) and Sophie Mihalache (SUI) completed the podium with bronze medals.
Results: https://www.fencingtimelive.com/tournaments/eventSchedule/DF86CCB4C6AD430082377185035A34B3#today
Cadet Circuit Klagenfurt – Épée
The Cadet Circuit in Klagenfurt brought together international talent for individual and team épée competitions, with victories shared between American and European fencers.
In men's individual épée, Andy Zheng (USA) claimed gold, defeating Rafael Jan Moreno (CZE), who finished with silver. Kyle Elhusseini (USA) and Daniel Ferro (ITA) earned bronze medals.
The men's team competition saw Italy 2, represented by Francesco La Forza, Alessandro Merli, Niccolo Borelli and Filippo Corna, secure the gold medal. United States of America 4 finished second, while France 1 claimed bronze.
In women's individual épée, Anika Adyanthaya (USA) took the title, with Benedetta Bianchi (ITA) earning silver. The bronze medals went to Vivian Liscum (USA) and Helena Holden (USA).
The women's team competition was won by United States of America 1, featuring Vivian Liscum, Adriana Ferreira de Melo, Morgan Hankins and Luxi Guo. France 1 took silver, while United States of America 3 completed the podium with bronze.
Results: https://www.fencingworldwide.com/en/34828-2026/tournament/
Cadet Circuit Gothenburg – Foil
France dominated the men's foil competitions in Gothenburg, while Türkiye and Israel celebrated victories in the women's events.
The men's individual competition produced an entirely French podium. Mahdi Friha Yahiaoui (FRA) claimed gold ahead of Simon Belissa (FRA), while Hugo Deleuil (FRA) and Eloi Bourcier (FRA) shared bronze.
France continued its success in the men's team event, with France 1, represented by Simon Belissa, Mahdi Friha Yahiaoui, Gaspard Dubuis and Hugo Deleuil, taking gold. Israel 1 finished second, followed by France 3 in third place.
In women's individual foil, Ada Kufeciler (TUR) secured the title, with Mary Maguire (GBR) taking silver. Elif Ada Yildiz (TUR) and Shahar Rosenberg (ISR) earned bronze medals.
The women's team competition saw Israel 1, represented by Shoham Ashkenazi, Maya Duman, Libby Romanov Tiomin and Shahar Rosenberg, claim gold. Türkiye took silver, while Türkiye 2 finished third.
Results: https://www.fencingtimelive.com/tournaments/eventSchedule/2F406C10B1C04B5BA84552F764640E2C#today
Cadet Circuit Sofia – Sabre
American fencers delivered a dominant performance at the Cadet Sabre Circuit in Sofia, claiming every individual podium position and both team titles.
In men's individual sabre, Daniil Kovalev (USA) secured gold ahead of Aiden Tse (USA). Howard Li (USA) and William Lucas (USA) completed the all-American podium with bronze medals.
The men's team event was won by United States of America 2, represented by Kaixuan Zhang, Daniil Kovalev, Phillip Yang and Rian Wei. United States of America 1 finished second, while United States of America 3 took bronze.
In women's individual sabre, Norah Chang (USA) claimed gold, with Anna Hu (USA) earning silver. Charlotte Choi (USA) and Evelyn Jiang (USA) shared third place.
The women's team title went to United States of America 2, featuring Royce Awad, Aria Brown, Charlotte Choi and Evelyn Jiang. United States of America 5 took silver, while Great Britain 1, represented by Hannah Hughes, Thea Joseph and Sasha Gay, secured bronze.
Results: https://www.fencingtimelive.com/tournaments/eventSchedule/218CC62EEBF341A19994BF800B748E9A#today
U14 European Circuit Gothenburg – Foil
The U14 European Circuit in Gothenburg provided another opportunity for Europe's youngest fencing talents to demonstrate their abilities on the international stage.
In boys' individual foil, Tze Ho Tam claimed the gold medal, with Ludovico Monti (ITA) taking silver. Pavel Pensa (GBR) and Pars Mazi (GBR) shared bronze.
The boys' team competition was won by Türkiye, represented by Yusuf Eren Oksuz, Ozan Mutlu and Mehmet Soycopur. Türkiye 2 finished second, while Sweden claimed bronze.
In girls' individual foil, Aleksandra Pensa (GBR) secured gold ahead of Shavit Malca Shipperman (ISR). Two more British fencers, Imogen Fogg (GBR) and Layla Rosowsky (GBR), completed the podium with bronze medals.
Results: https://www.fencingtimelive.com/tournaments/eventSchedule/2F406C10B1C04B5BA84552F764640E2C#today
U14 European Circuit Sofia Svechnikov – Sabre
The U14 European Circuit Svechnikov Sabre competition in Sofia concluded with victories for Germany and Türkiye in the boys' and girls' individual events.
In boys' sabre, Giovanni La Cognata (GER) claimed gold, finishing ahead of Alexandru Mihai Tugui (ROU), who secured silver. Vitalii Nedopas (UKR) and home athlete Mihail Atanasov (BUL) completed the podium with bronze medals.
The girls' competition was won by Mihrimah Aksu (TUR), with Yiyi Wang (GBR) earning silver. The bronze medals went to Eleni Anastasiou (GRE) and Larisa Gheorghe (ROU).
Results: https://www.fencingtimelive.com/tournaments/eventSchedule/218CC62EEBF341A19994BF800B748E9A#today
The European Fencing Confederation congratulates all medalists and participating athletes and extends its appreciation to the organisers, referees, coaches and volunteers who contributed to another successful weekend of international fencing.
