2025 Guiyang Fencing Open kicks off in Qingzhen

The 2025 Guiyang Fencing Open, a Chinese Fencing Association (CFA) certified D-level event, commenced at Guizhou Business College in Qingzhen city on Nov 29.

The 2025 Guiyang Fencing Open kicks off in Qingzhen. [Photo/WeChat account of Shuangshuang Guiyang, Hucheng Qingzhen]

This prestigious competition has drawn nearly 1,000 fencing enthusiasts from across the country, featuring the three major fencing disciplines: epee, foil, and saber. The event includes various age categories from U6 to 17+, with 22 standard competition pistes and 30 professional referees overseeing the matches. The scale and professionalism of the event rank it among the top regional competitions.

On the piste, athletes clad in white fencing uniforms, masks donned and swords in hand, deliver swift attacks and steady defenses. Each clash of blades electrifies the atmosphere, and every successful hit is met with cheers from the audience, showcasing the elegance and competitive allure of fencing.

Athletes compete on the pistes. [Photo/WeChat account of Shuangshuang Guiyang, Hucheng Qingzhen]

As a CFA-certified event, the Open's debut in Qingzhen fills a local void in hosting fencing competitions. It helps promote the sport and serves as a platform for Qingzhen to showcase its regional charm through sports.

In recent years, Qingzhen has used its favorable climate and rich cultural tourism resources to integrate sports events with the tourism industry. Hosting this fencing open will further enhance the city's sports tourism brand, supporting Guiyang's ambition to become a model city for sports-tourism integration in Southwest China.