Fencing Association of India

Summary

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The Fencing Association of India (FAI) is the governing body for the sport of fencing in India and is recognized by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as one of its National Sports Association members. It is affiliated to the Asian Fencing Confederation, Commonwealth Fencing Federation and Fédération Internationale d'Escrime (FIE). It was founded in 1974 and recognized by the Indian Government in 1997.[1]

Fencing Association of India
SportFencing
JurisdictionAsia
AbbreviationFAI
Founded1974
AffiliationFIE
Regional affiliationFCA
HeadquartersDelhi, India
PresidentPankaj Singh
SecretaryRajiv Mehta
Official website
www.fencingindia.org
India

Competitions edit

The association has been holding national competitions in Sub-Junior, Cadet, Junior and Senior categories, for both men and women.

State and services federations edit

There are currently 30 state associations and 2 services associations (SSB and SSPB) affiliated with the Fencing Association of India.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "History". History.
  2. ^ "State Associations". Fencing Association of India.
  3. ^ "Delhi State Fencing Association". delhifencing.com.
  4. ^ "Haryana State Fencing Association". Haryana State Fencing Association.