The prestigious competition will take place with less than one year to go until the Paralympics, from 5-11 November. World titles in the men’s and women’s foil, sabre and epee category A, B and C, as well as new mixed and shorter team formats, will be up for grabs. 

All events will be staged in the AsiaWorld Expo, one of two major convention centres in Hong Kong, China. 

Ken Ma, Senior Sports Programme Officer, said: “The Sports Association for the Physically Disabled of Hong Kong, China, is deeply honoured to be awarded the 2027 Para Fencing World Championships. This is a key milestone for the development of Para sports in Hong Kong and the Greater China region. We are fully committed to delivering a professional, inclusive and world-class competition to pronounce Paralympic values and highlight the remarkable talent of Para athletes worldwide. We warmly welcome athletes, officials and guests to Hong Kong in 2027, and will strive to deliver a successful and inspiring championships.“ 

As well as the World Championships, 2027 will see fencers compete at five World Cups in the Americas, Asia and Europe in a season that will run from February to December. These too will offer crucial points towards qualification for LA 2028. 

Livorno, Italy, opens the year from 11-14 February, followed by Budapest, Hungary, from 1-4 April. The circuit then moves to Sao Paulo, Brazil, from 20-23 May before a brief break and the return in Warsaw, Poland, from 8-11 July.  Bangkok, Thailand, then rounds off the year from 2-5 December. 

In addition, two Satellite Tournaments in Orange, France, and Samsun, Türkiye – as part of the World Abilitysport Games – will take place in May and October, respectively. These will also offer points for the next Paralympics but are designed for developing athletes to experience international competition before the bright lights of a World Cup. 

Harry Cootes, Acting Chief Executive Officer of World Abilitysport, said: “World Para Fencing is pleased to announce the 2027 World Championships and competition calendar at a time of significant growth and development for the sport.  

“This year alone we have announced training and capacity building for athletes and coaches in Africa at the latest Wheelchair Fencing Academy in Lagos, have welcomed new countries to the pistes, introduced innovative team formats and are working with partners to build the sport across other regions like Oceania. We are also expecting an impressive attendance at next month’s under 23 World Championships, with the next generation ready to show their potential. 

“We have big aspirations that the 2027 Worlds and season will be the most global yet and the truest ever reflection of the reach, impact and attraction of Para fencing. It is a high-quality calendar of hosts who we are confident will deliver excellent events that mirror the quality of the athletes they will showcase on their road to LA 2028.” 

2027 Para Fencing competition calendar