As a famous combat sports performed using bladed weapons, the popularity of fencing is increasing day by day. This tense, testing sport is greatly admired by people and is featured at every Olympic Games. Though the history of this game dates back to thousands of years ago, fencing became popular sport in 19th century. Fencing was an event in 1896 Olympics, the first modern Olympics. Epee made its debut at Paris Olympics in 1900, whereas Women's fencing was featured first at the 1924 Games. Since 1573, after Henri de Saint-Didier, a pioneer of the sport published a manuscript on this game, which included most of the terms for the moves; French has been the language of fencing. In Olympics, this game is performed using three types of weapons - foil, sabre and epee. Interestingly, Italy's Nedo Nadi became the only fencer ever to win a gold medal with all three weapons in single Olympic Games, who won gold in all three at Antwerp Olympics in 1920. London will witness fencing match at ExCeL from 28th July - 5th August.
Fencing Programs In Olympics
Men's Events
Fencing is an interesting sport event in London Olympics 2012. Here is the schedule and other details of the competitions for you reference.
Schedule Of Fencing Events
- epee individual men
- epee team men
- foil individual men
- sabre individual men
- sabre team men
Women's Events
- epee individual women
- foil individual women
- foil team women
- sabre individual women
- sabre team women
Schedule of Events
28 July 2012
10:30-15:30
Competitions To Be Held
28 July 2012
10:30-15:30
Competitions To Be Held
- Women's Foil Individual Round of 64
- Women's Foil Individual Round of 32
- Women's Foil Individual Round of 16
- Women's Foil Individual Quarterfinals
18:00-20:30
Competitions To Be Held
Competitions To Be Held
- Women's Foil Individual Semifinal 1
- Women's Foil Individual Semifinal 2
- Women's Foil Individual Bronze Medal Match
- Women's Foil Individual Gold Medal Match
29 July 2012
10:30-14:00
Competitions To Be Held
10:30-14:00
Competitions To Be Held
- Men's Sabre Individual Round of 64
- Men's Sabre Individual Round of 32
- Men's Sabre Individual Round of 16
- Men's Sabre Individual Quarterfinals
18:00-19:50
Competitions To Be Held
Competitions To Be Held
- Men's Sabre Individual Semifinal 1
- Men's Sabre Individual Semifinal 2
- Men's Sabre Individual Bronze Medal Match
- Men's Sabre Individual Gold Medal Match
30 July 2012
10:30-15:30
Competitions To Be Held
10:30-15:30
Competitions To Be Held
- Women's Epee Individual Round of 64
- Women's Epee Individual Round of 32
- Women's Epee Individual Round of 16
- Women's Epee Individual Quarterfinals
18:00-20:30
Competitions To Be Held
Competitions To Be Held
- Indicates a session in which a bronze, silver or gold medal will be won
- Women's Epee Individual Semifinal 1
- Women's Epee Individual Semifinal 2
- Women's Epee Individual Bronze Medal Match
- Women's Epee Individual Gold Medal Match
31 July 2012
10:30-15:30
Competitions To Be Held
10:30-15:30
Competitions To Be Held
- Men's Foil Individual Round of 64
- Men's Foil Individual Round of 32
- Men's Foil Individual Round of 16
- Men's Foil Individual Quarterfinals
18:00-20:30
Competitions To Be Held
Competitions To Be Held
- Indicates a session in which a bronze, silver or gold medal will be won
- Men's Foil Individual Semifinal 1
- Men's Foil Individual Semifinal 2
- Men's Foil Individual Bronze Medal Match
- Men's Foil Individual Gold Medal Match
01 August 2012
09:00-15:40
Competitions To Be Held
09:00-15:40
Competitions To Be Held
- Men's Epee Individual Round of 32
- Men's Epee Individual Round of 16
- Men's Epee Individual Quarterfinals
- Women's Sabre Individual Round of 32
- Women's Sabre Individual Round of 16
- Women's Sabre Individual Quarterfinals
17:30-21:20
Competitions To Be Held
Competitions To Be Held
- Indicates a session in which a bronze, silver or gold medal will be won
- Men's Epee Individual Semifinal 1
- Men's Epee Individual Semifinal 2
- Women's Sabre Individual Semifinal 1
- Women's Sabre Individual Semifinal 2
- Men's Epee Individual Bronze Medal Match
- Women's Sabre Individual Bronze Medal Match
- Men's Epee Individual Gold Medal Match
- Women's Sabre Individual Gold Medal Match
Quota Of Athletes
212 athletes are participating in this popular sport in 10 medal events in 2012 London Olympics.
Game
Each game consists of two participants, each of whom pits two fencers against each other in a dancing like combat, which is as beautiful as a theatrical production. Each match consists of three-minute bouts. The contestant, who posts 15 touches or performing most hits after three rounds, is declared the winner.
Scoring
Scoring is done on the basis of or 'hitting' the opponents with the tip or blade of your sword. The sword is wired to a buzzer which indicates the contact by making sound, on a valid target area. This target area is the opponent's body in case of in the foil, everything above the waist (excluding hands) in case of and whole body in case of epee. The score is recorded with the help of an electrical scoring apparatus.
212 athletes are participating in this popular sport in 10 medal events in 2012 London Olympics.
Game
Each game consists of two participants, each of whom pits two fencers against each other in a dancing like combat, which is as beautiful as a theatrical production. Each match consists of three-minute bouts. The contestant, who posts 15 touches or performing most hits after three rounds, is declared the winner.
Scoring
Scoring is done on the basis of or 'hitting' the opponents with the tip or blade of your sword. The sword is wired to a buzzer which indicates the contact by making sound, on a valid target area. This target area is the opponent's body in case of in the foil, everything above the waist (excluding hands) in case of and whole body in case of epee. The score is recorded with the help of an electrical scoring apparatus.