Fencing
Fencing pits two opponent against each other, aiming to score points by striking valid target areas on their opponent's body with a fencing weapon held in one hand. With three distinct weapons—foil, épée, and sabre—fencers engage in a delicate dance of agility and precision. Matches are decided by reaching 15 points or leading in points after three rounds, with team competitions requiring 45 points for victory.
![Two fencers in full gear are competing on a dark background. The fencer on the left, wearing a blue mask, lunges forward with their sword. The fencer on the right, wearing a red and white striped mask, also lunges to counter the attack. Both athletes are in white uniforms with silver vests.](/content/dam/latwentyeight/olympic-sports/mobile/OLYFencingMobile.jpg)