The first-ever Khelo India Women's Fencing League & Ranking Tournament begins at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi

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• Jul 25, 2022 | Kabir Chakraborty

Over 350 female fencers from all over India will compete in the four-day competition. More than 500 fencers will compete in the Men's Ranking Tournament, which will take place concurrently with the Women's League.

Digital Desk: At the
Talkatora Indoor Stadium today, the First Khelo India Women's Fencing League
& Ranking competition is taking place. Under the auspices of the Sports
Authority of India and Khelo India, the Fencing Association of India is in
charge of organising the competition. From July 25 to July 29, Delhi State
Fencing Association will hold the competition. By developing a Ranking system
for the National Championships, FAI is establishing a framework for fencing in
the nation.

Over 350 female fencers from
all over India will compete in the four-day competition. More than 500 fencers
will compete in the Men's Ranking Tournament, which will take place
concurrently with the Women's League. The competition will be held in the Epee,
Foil, and Sabre disciplines in the Cadet, Junior, and Senior categories.

At the event's opening, Shri.
Rajeev Mehta, President of the Fencing Association of India, asserted:
"This is the first time that the National Championships will have a
ranking structure, and we will be holding ranking events in three phases. Due
to their impressive performances in international competitions, we are
determined to encourage and promote women in fencing.

There are 18 medal events in
the competition, and the winners of the gold medal will receive Rs. 50,000, the
silver medal winners Rs. 40,000, and the bronze medal winners Rs. 30,000. Each
of the fifth through eighth places will also receive Rs. 10,000 in prize money.