The 2018

World Fencing Championships The World Fencing Championships is an annual competition in fencing organized by the Fédération Internationale d'Escrime (FIE; ''International Fencing Federation'' in English). Contestants may participate in foil, épée, and sabre events. Hi ...

was held from 19 to 27 July at 2018 in

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, China.

Host selection

On 23 November 2015,

beat the Japanese city of

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with 69 votes to 47.

Schedule

Twelve events were held. ''All times are local (

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).''

Medal summary

Medal table

Men's events

Women's events

References

External links

Official website

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