World Cup foil fencing women U20

The local fencing club Jena has received the confidence of the international fencing federation to host the World Cup in women's foil fencing U20. Thus, the club provides the first competition highlight of the year 2023 and brings in addition to the national top fencers from four continents to Jena.

The city of Jena is pleased that the German fencing federation and the world fencing organization FIE have made the decision to give the Fechtsportclub Jena e.V. (FSC) the responsibility to host this major event for Germany. Until now, the World Cup was held annually as the "Cup of the City of Bochum".

The Fechtsportclub Jena e.V. organizes several events per year. With the support of the Thuringian Fencing Association, the German Fencing Federation and our own many years of experience in this field, this next step can now be tackled.

"For us as a fencing club, it is a big task to accomplish," reports board member Enrico Sourisseaux. The Jena Fencing Club has made a name for itself on an international level with the tournaments it has organized so far. Sourisseaux adds "We are proud to host the World Cup and hope to present ourselves and Jena well."

Planning for the World Cup is in full swing. Helping hands and supporters are working with great commitment on the preparations.

Fencing in Jena looks back on a great tradition and has already made a name for itself nationally and internationally with the Fair Resort Cup, which has been held for many years. Sports Director Benjamin Koppe adds:

"After a longer dry spell for larger tournaments, due to the restrictions during the corona pandemic, to bring the World Cup to Jena this year is thanks to the club and its continuous commitment. Fencing is an integral part of Jena's sports landscape and I am confident that together with the FSC we will succeed in finding good solutions for future training opportunities."

All spectators are cordially invited to the sports complex Lobeda-West on 04 and 05.02.2023. On both days, fencing will take place from 09:00. The final of the individual competitions on 04.02.2023 is scheduled for 17:00. On Sunday the team competitions will take place.