Bash and Dave recap the rollercoaster that was the Kazan World Cup and discover who has qualified for the Olympic Games

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Bash and Dave review the results at the final Sabre Olympic qualifier in Budapest. Who has qualified for the Games?

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As you all know, we have one competition remaining for the Olympic Qualification. These are now scheduled to be in:

Sabre World Cups (men and women): Budapest (HUN), 10-14 March

Epée World Cups (men and women): Kazan (RUS), 19-23 March

Foil Grand Prix (men and women): Doha (QAT), 26-28 March

Bash and Dave talk through the implications of this news.

Link to the FIE website:

https://static.fie.org/.../124703-lettre%20info%201-21...

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Following an update from the FIE on the return to fencing, Bash and Dave discuss what this new world might look like.

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As the Covid-19 outbreak continues Bash interviews Alessandro from the Italian Fencing Federation and Greg Massialas from US Fencing for Dave to dissect.  Greg's interview was recorded on Skype so has some sound issues.  Enjoy and stay safe!

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In the wake of global lockdowns and cancellations due to the spread of Covid-19, Karim and Dave turn to their fencing friends. We speak with Frances Chow (PhD molecular biologist, founder of Sydney Sabre fencing club, and online trendsetter) and Benedict Chambers (immunologist researcher at the Karolinska Institutet, international fencer, and former President of the FIE Athletes Commission).

Note: this was recorded before the announcement of the one-year postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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The FIE has made the tough decision to suspend international tournaments globally because of the Covid-19 Pandemic for 30 days.  Dave and Bash talk through the details of the suspension including which events are postponed and talk about the possible outcomes for Olympic Qualification plus what you can do to protect yourself and others.

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Dave and Bash discuss the individual Epee Grand Prix event in Hungary with just one more qualifier to go in both the men's and women's disciplines.  Want to find out who has qualified now and who needs to wait until the last event?  This is this only place to find out!

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Dave and Bash discuss the penultimate Women's Sabre Olympic qualifier in Greece.  Teams and individuals went in unsure of qualification.  How do things stand now?  Have a listen to find out!

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Dave and Bash discuss the penultimate Men's Sabre qualifier that played venue musical chairs before being hosted in Luxembourg.  Find out who has qualified and which teams and fencers who will still be chasing qualification in Budapest 20-22 March!  Lots still to play for!

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