Laszlo Csongradi, a Hungarian Olympic gold medalist, is offering to leave his medal to the thief in his will if it is returned. He is deeply distraught by the theft and wants the medal back, even offering to negotiate with the thief.
Results for: Fencing
Day 9 of the Paris Paralympics saw a strong performance from Ukraine in judo, with a gold and two bronze medals. In wheelchair basketball, the USA advanced to the finals after defeating Canada, setting up a showdown with Great Britain. Italian fencing star Bebe Vio won a bronze in the team event after missing out on gold in the individual foil competition.
Japan claimed its first-ever Olympic men’s foil team gold medal in a dramatic victory over Italy at the Paris Games. The Japanese team, led by Kazuki Iimura, overcame a tight contest to secure a 45-36 win, marking their fifth fencing medal in the competition.
Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-long’s victory over Italy’s Filippo Macchi at the Paris 2024 Olympics sparked a heated debate on social media, with Cheung’s supporters using the divisive pineapple pizza to celebrate his win. The close match, decided by a controversial video review, led to accusations of unfair refereeing from the Italian side, while Hong Kongers defended their champion with their love for pineapple pizza.
Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez made history at the Olympics by winning her first-ever Olympic match while seven months pregnant. Hafez, competing in the women’s sabre event, defeated American Elizabeth Tartakovsky before losing to Jeon Hayoung of South Korea in the round of 16. She shared the news on social media, highlighting the strength and perseverance of women athletes.
Olga Kharlan, a Ukrainian fencer, claimed a dramatic bronze medal in women’s sabre at the Paris Games. She rallied from a six-point deficit to beat Choi Sebin of South Korea, securing the first medal for her country. This victory marks Kharlan’s fifth Olympic medal and signifies her resilience in the face of challenges faced by Ukraine. The event also saw France’s Manon Apithy-Brunet win the gold medal in women’s sabre and Cheung Ka-long of Hong Kong claim back-to-back gold medals in the men’s foil.
Fares Ferjani, a Tunisian fencer, has won the first Olympic medal for the Arab world at the 2024 Paris Olympics, securing a silver medal in the men’s sabre fencing event. Ferjani, who previously represented Tunisia at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics, showcased impressive skills throughout the competition, defeating fellow Arab athlete Ziad El-Sissy in the semi-finals. His silver medal win marks a significant achievement for the Arab world, setting the stage for an exciting Olympic journey ahead.
French fencer Ysaora Thibus, a favorite for gold in the foil event at the Olympics, faces the possibility of being stripped of any medal she wins. This comes after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) appealed a decision clearing her of a doping violation. While Thibus is allowed to compete for now, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) could impose a four-year ban, leaving her future uncertain.
This article recounts the journey of an Indian fencer who made history by becoming the first from India to compete in the Tokyo Olympics. The article highlights the challenges faced due to COVID-19, the unique atmosphere of the Olympic Village, and the personal experiences of interacting with other athletes. It culminates with a description of the fencer’s historic first win at the Olympics.
Discover the captivating history of the oldest sports featured in the Olympic Games, dating back to the inaugural 1896 Athens Games. Explore the evolution of these disciplines, from their early beginnings with exclusive men’s events to the inclusion of women and the expansion of categories. Learn about the origins and enduring legacies of iconic sports like athletics, fencing, swimming, gymnastics, cycling, shooting, weightlifting, Greco-Roman wrestling, road cycling, and tennis.