Wheelchair Fencing

One of the original sports featured at the first Paralympic Games in 1960, Wheelchair Fencing pits two athletes against each other as they use a sword held in one hand to strike specific target areas on their opponent's body from a specialized Fencing wheelchair secured to the competition zone, known as the piste. In this calculated and rapid battle of tactics, control and precision, individual wheelchair fencers compete to achieve 15 points or lead in points after up to three rounds, with the team format to be confirmed in 2026. Athletes use one of three distinct weapons–foil, épée and sabre–which dictate the areas of the body opponents are allowed to target and compete in two classifications based on the degree to which their impairment impacts their trunk control or Fencing arm. From lightning-fast moves to technical execution, Wheelchair Fencing displays dynamic and captivating performances under extreme pressure.