site.btaOver 660 Competitors to Participate in Svechnikov Cup International Fencing Tournament

Over 660 competitors will take part in the Svechnikov Cup international fencing tournament between November 15 and 17 in Sofia, the Bulgarian Fencing Federation announced Thursday. The competition will take place at the Asics Arena Academica and is valid for the European Cup. Over the years, the competition has established itself as one of the most prestigious in the U-14 and U-17 age groups, and representatives of the strongest fencing nations will compete for the medals.

A total of 273 juniors and 239 girls will participate in the cadets up to 17 years and 67 boys and 88 girls up to 14 years. 

The organizers of the tournament are the Svechnikov Club, the Bulgarian Fencing Academy, the Bulgarian Fencing Federation and the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The event is held in partnership with Sofia - European Capital of Sport Foundation, Bankya Mineral Water, Intersnack, Delta Group and Dinevi Group. At the end of the competition, the prize for the best Bulgarian fencer will be awarded.

The fights for the 14-year-olds for the Svechnikov Cup will start on Friday at 9:00, and the matches of the top eight will start around 16:00. Admission to the Asics Arena is free. During the weekend the individual and team competitions for the 17-year-olds will be held.