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Wheelchair fencing is a version of fencing
Fencing is a group of three related combat sports. The three disciplines in modern fencing are the foil, the épée, and the sabre (also ''saber''); winning points are made through the weapon's contact with an opponent. A fourth discipline, ...
for athletes with a disability. Wheelchair fencing is governed by the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation
The International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) is an international sports organisation that governs sports for athletes with physical impairments.
IWAS is a registered charity with its headquarters located at Aylesbury Colle ...
that is a federation
A federation (also known as a federal state) is a political entity characterized by a union of partially self-governing provinces, states, or other regions under a central federal government ( federalism). In a federation, the self-govern ...
of the International Paralympic Committee, and is one of the sports in the Summer Paralympic Games. The Paralympic games take place every 4 years in different countries.
Classification
*class A (athletes with full trunk movement and good balance) *class B (athletes with no leg movement and impaired trunk and balance functions) *class C (athletes with a disability in all four limbs, not included in the Paralympic games program)Events
Paralympic Games
World Championships
European Championships
See also
* Paralympic sport *Wheelchair fencing at the Summer Paralympics
Wheelchair fencing has been contested at every Summer Paralympic Games since they were first held in 1960.
Summary
Medal table
Updated after the 2020 Summer Paralympics
Nations
See also
* Fencing at the Summer Olympics
References
Ex ...
References
External links
IWAS Wheelchair Fencing
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