Q1. What is "Fencing" a sport
An individual event in which two competitors participate with swords like objects in their hands which are called - Foil, Epee, Sabre. The efforts of the participants will be to touch certain areas of the opponents body which will fetch points.
Q2. What are the three types of weapons used?
FOIL: A weapon with triangular cross section blade and a small bell guard. Electrical foil was introduced from 1956, Melbourne Olympics.
EPEE: A weapon with triangular cross section blade with a large bell guard. Electrical Epee was introduced from 1936 Berlin, Germany Olympics.
SABRE: A weapon with a flat blade and knuckle guard. It is applied for thrusting as well as a cutting/ slashing weapon in the course of a bout.. Electrical Sabre was introduced from 1992. The target areas differ for the three weapons, though all three are scored electrically.
Q3. When from fencing is included in Olympics?
From 1896 Athens First modern Olympics.
Q4. What are the two disciplines of Fencing played in Olympics & Major events?
(1) Standing Position Fencing. (2) Wheel Chair Fencing.
Q5. What is a "Bout" in fencing?
An assault at which the score is kept in a competition. Each fencing bout, in a direction elimination round, for nine minutes in which the objective is to score 15 hits. The bout ends after 9 minutes even if the competitor has not been able to tally 15. It could also end earlier than nine minutes if the 15 hits are registered. In a preliminary pool, the parameters are three minutes or five hits. If the scores are even a sudden death hit, decides the winner.
Q6. Which countries are famous for fencing sport?
France, Italy, Hungary, Russia, Romania.
Q7. What is the international governing body for Fencing?
Federation Internationale d' Escrime. (International Fencing Federation) founded in 1913 and headquartered at Lausanne, Switzerland.
Q8. What is the Indian governing body for Fencing?
Fencing Federation of India, Established in 1974 under Indian Olympic Association.
Q9. What are the various playing terminologies used in Fencing?
FRENCH GRIP: A traditional hilt with a slightly curved grip and a large pommel.
ITALIAN GRIP : A traditional hilt with finger rings and cross bar.
MARAGING : A special steel alloy used for making blade.
BODY CORD : The insulated wire that runs under a fencer's jacket, connecting the electrical competition weapon to the rod and the scoring machine.
LAME: The electrically conductive jacket worn by foil and saber fencers.
MANCHETTE: A special glove cover worn by fencers on their weapon hand.
STRIP: Also called a "Piste" the fencing area roughly 14 mtr length and 1.5 to 2m width.
PLASTROM: A partial garment worn under the jacket as padding for safety.
