About our sport
Countries
Countries
Para fencing has grown from one country competing at the International Stoke Mandeville Games in 1954, to nations from around the world taking part in World Cups, regional and World Championships and the Paralympic Games in wheelchair fencing. The sport aims to be as inclusive as possible, and is developing Para fencing for people with a range of disabilities.
On a national level, the sport is managed by fencing or sport federations and National Paralympic Committees. These organisation are responsible for recruiting and developing athletes, preparing them for the different level of competitions that take place around the world.
Countries can participate in competitions sanctioned by World Para Fencing,
through membership of World Abilitysport.
Para fencing countries are members that have sent at least one fencer to an official and sanctioned competition in the last two fencing seasons (including the current season).
Therefore, these members are permitted to send delegates to the World Para Fencing Sport Assembly, nominate candidates, put forward motions and vote in elections and for motions. All other World Abilitysport members are allowed to take part as non-voting observers at the Sport Assembly.
To confirm the Membership status of a country or Federation, please click here.
