The name World Para Fencing reflects the wide spectrum of people with disabilities who are practicing fencing around the globe, and the inclusivity the International Federation is striving to achieve.

The word ‘Para’ has also become uniquely synonymous with disability sport that complies with the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC’s) Classification Code, with a series of other governing bodies already permitted to use the term by the IPC.

The striking new logo launched at the same time features a modern twist on the iconic fencing mask, with a perforated ribbon-style icon which sits alongside the Federation’s new name.

While the beautifully stylised mask is an obvious choice, as one of the most unique aspects of fencing equipment, the blue and orange colouring and choice of typeface represents the sport’s links to World Abilitysport whilst also being as vibrant and impressive as the athletes its serves.

The logo is designed specifically to match and compliment the World Abilitysport look and feel, bringing it into one family.

The aim of the re-brand is to help create the right conditions to expand the sport from wheelchair fencing, which Sir Ludwig Guttmann pioneered the use of for rehabilitation purposes in the 1950s, to other impairment groups.

The promotion and development of the incredible Paralympic sport of wheelchair fencing remains the focus of World Para Fencing. Over time and with the help of its community of Members, National Federations, coaches and referees, wheelchair fencing will become a discipline of Para fencing as more formats and disability groups are added.

Pal Szekeres, Chairperson of the World Para Fencing Executive Committee, said: “I have been involved in fencing as both an Olympic and Paralympic fencer since the 1970s. In that time I have seen and been part of a great number of changes and have watched wheelchair fencing evolve into a hugely popular worldwide sport. It is unrecognisable now from my first Paralympics in 1992.

“Alongside that I have also seen Para and Paralympic sport grow massively. We know that Para fencing in many different forms is practiced in clubs around the globe each day. It is time for us to lead that movement and expand development and competition opportunities to include more disability groups, whilst also maintaining the growth of one of the world’s first official Paralympic sports.

“I invite everyone who has helped and been part of the incredible journey so far, to join us in this next exciting chapter, as well as encourage new people to get involved.”

The coming 2025 season will feature a series of competitions and events held under World Para Fencing.

Sao Paulo, Brazil, will host the first Para Fencing World Cup of the year from 20-23 February. Editions will then follow in Pisa, Italy, in March; Eger, Hungary, in May; Warsaw, Poland in July; Jakarta, Indonesia in September and Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, in December.

The highlight of the 2025 season will be the World Championships in the national home of fencing in South Korea – Iksan – from 2-7 September.

Several satellite tournaments will be hosted throughout the year and the next edition of the Under 23s World Championships will also take place in Sao Paulo.

The full World Para Fencing calendar can be viewed here.