Saudi fencers set for 2023 Seoul Sabre Grand Prix

RIYADH: The national fencing team of Saudi Arabia will participate in the 2023 Seoul Sabre Grand Prix, starting tomorrow, Thursday, in the South Korean capital, Seoul.

Saudi fencing will be represented by Saad Al-Bogami, Adel Al-Mutairi, Ahmed Al-Qudaihi, Muhammad Al-Amro, Jihad Al-Obeid, Abdullah Al-Mansaf and Ziyad Al-Mutairi.

The national team is coached Cyril Verbrackel, assisted by Majid Al-Mutairi. Adel Al-Rumaihi leads the Saudi fencing delegation.

Tomorrow, the greens will undergo an epee inspection, ahead of their participation in the tournament on Friday.

The grand prix will feature 161 fencers from 35 countries and is the first qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics.