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Fencing

The duel, distilled — Olympic since the first modern Games

2 playersHead to HeadLive on Game ON

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About this game

Fencing is an Olympic combat sport using one of three weapons: foil, épée, or sabre. Competitors score points by touching the opponent with the weapon's tip or blade.

Current edition

The game today

The objective

Score 15 touches (or most touches in the allotted time) to win a bout.

Rules as played today

1Three weapons with distinct target areas: foil (torso), épée (whole body), sabre (upper body)
2Foil and sabre use 'right of way' priority; épée awards touches to whoever lands first (or double touch)
3Electronic scoring detects valid and invalid touches
4Each bout has a 3-minute period; if tied after regulation, a 1-minute sudden-death period with random priority
5Yellow card for minor violations; red card for serious violations (1 touch penalty); black card = disqualification

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Players: 2
Format: Head to Head

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