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FENCING

Ukrainian Olga Kharlan (left) and Russian Anna Smirnova compete during the women's sabre senior individual qualifiers at the FIE Fencing World Championships in Milan on Thursday.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 30, 2023
Don't ask Ukrainian athletes to shake hands with Russians
In fencing and tennis as in life, responsibility is individual, not collective. All the more reason why Olga Kharlan did the right thing.
The Japanese team poses on the podium after winning gold in the men's team foil event at the Fencing World Championships in Paris on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Fencing
Jul 31, 2023
Japanese men win nation's first world championship in team event
Japan won the men's team foil at the world fencing championships in Milan on Sunday, providing a significant boost to the nation's medal chances at next year's Paris Olympics.
Olga Kharlan (left) and Anna Smirnova compete during the Fencing World Championships in Milan on Thursday.
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Jul 28, 2023
Ukrainian fencer disqualified for refusing to shake hands with Russian
Olga Kharlan, a four-time Olympic medalist and world champion, won the individual sabre bout 15-7 and then refused to shake hands with her opponent.
Fencer Misaki Emura celebrates after winning the women's sabre title at the world championships in Milan on Thursday.
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Jul 28, 2023
Misaki Emura defends women's sabre title at world championships
Emura, ranked first in the world, defeated Greece's Despina Georgiadou 15-11 in the gold medal match.
Japan Times
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Jul 15, 2023
Russian fencing drama plays out in U.S. against backdrop of war
One year out from the Paris Games fencing is providing political, sporting and familial drama related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
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Apr 3, 2023
Russia's Olympic fencing hopefuls still stuck in limbo despite FIE ruling
For Russian fencing chief Ilgar Mamedov, the key question is: 'How can the exclusion of Russian athletes help Ukraine?'
Japan Times
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Mar 28, 2023
Hundreds of fencers issue plea to IOC over Russia and Belarus decision
The decision to clear Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in international fencing events was made on March 10 at the FIE Extraordinary Congress.
Japan Times
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Mar 17, 2023
Germany cancels fencing event after athletes from Russia and Belarus allowed to compete
Germany's fencing federation has canceled a women's foil World Cup event after the sport's global governing body (FIE) reversed a ban on athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus, it said on Thursday.
Japan Times
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Dec 12, 2022
Japan claims silver in foil at World Cup event
Kyosuke Matsuyama, Takahiro Shikine, Kazuki Iimura and Kenta Suzumura beat No. 1 Italy in the semifinals.
Japan Times
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Jul 21, 2022
Misaki Emura wins women's sabre title at world championships
The 23-year-old Tokyo Olympian is the first Japanese athlete to reach the podium in individual sabre at a world championships or Olympics, according to the Japan Fencing Federation.
Japan Times
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Dec 13, 2021
Japan's women's foil team falls in final during World Cup event
Japan lost to Italy 43-40 in the women's foil final at the International Fencing Federation team World Cup in Saint-Maur, France, on Sunday.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 28, 2021
Italian fencing star Beatrice 'Bebe' Vio defends Paralympic gold in Tokyo
Italian sensation Beatrice “Bebe” Vio came to Tokyo to defend her gold medal in wheelchair fencing. Mission accomplished.
Japan Times
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May 5, 2020
Fencing sisters keeping skills sharp amid pandemic, Olympic delay
Sera and Rio Azuma returned to their parents' home in Wakayama Prefecture in late March as infections spiked across Japan.
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May 2, 2020
Japanese fencers use video workouts to stay connected with fans
In order to connect with fans at home during the coronavirus pandemic, the Japan Fencing Federation has begun live streaming training sessions on its YouTube channel.
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Jun 19, 2019
Japan's fencers show progress at Asian championships
"Yeah!"
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Jun 12, 2019
Fencers seek Olympic spots
Japan's national team fencers are fired up for the upcoming Asian Championships as they seek to earn spots in the team competitions at next year's Tokyo Olympics.
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Apr 25, 2019
English proficiency to be required for Japan fencers
Japan Fencing Federation president Yuki Ota has been known as an innovator in the sport since taking over his leadership post in 2017.
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Jan 29, 2019
Marquee meet provides valuable testing ground for Japanese fencers
They do not have ample time to develop before the Tokyo Olympics. But Japanese fencers and their coaches are in no rush.
Japan Times
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Jan 24, 2019
Japan Fencing Federation staging three-day FIE World Cup meet this weekend in Tokyo
With increased popularity and a rise in the competition level of fencing in Japan in recent years, the battle to secure spots for next year's Olympics in Tokyo will not be easy.
Japan Times
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Dec 8, 2018
Yuki Ota selected to serve as one of International Fencing Federation's vice presidents
Yuki Ota was elected as a vice president of the International Fencing Federation on Friday, the Japan Fencing Federation said.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
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