Fencing

Fencing is the Olympic combat sport in which opponents compete with bladed weapons under rules that determine valid target areas, scoring actions, and bout structure. The sport developed from European swordsmanship traditions and is divided into the disciplines of foil, épée, and sabre, each with its own weapon characteristics and tactical logic. Across Olympic history, fencing has combined speed, precision, timing, and technical control, while evolving from early formalized contests into a highly regulated international sport.