Kazakhstan tops fencing world rankings for first time

Kazakhstan tops fencing world rankings for first time

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Kazakhstan’s men’s épée fencing team on their historic victory at the World Cup stage in Casablanca. This was announced by Presidential Adviser and Press Secretary Aibek Smadiyarov. On their way to the final, the Kazakh athletes defeated opponents from Türkiye, China, Egypt, France and Russia. By winning gold, the team topped the International Fencing Federation (FIE) team world rankings for the first time. The Head of State wished the team further success under the National Flag of Kazakhstan at the most prestigious competitions.