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Wheelchair fencing at the 2012 Summer Paralympics 
Summary
Wheelchair fencing at the 2012 Summer Paralympics was held in the ExCeL from 4 September to 8 September 2012.[1]
| Wheelchair fencing at the XIV Paralympic Games | |
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| Venue | ExCeL |
| Dates | 4 – 8 September |
| Competitors | 105 from 24 nations |
Classification edit
Fencers were given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allows fencers to compete against others with a similar level of function. Fencing has two classes, A and B. Wheelchairs were anchored to the ground during competition.
Participating nations edit
105 fencers from 24 nations took part in this sport.
Medal summary edit
Medal table edit
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China (CHN) | 6 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| 2 |  Hong Kong (HKG) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 |  Poland (POL) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Brazil (BRA) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Thailand (THA) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 6 |  France (FRA) | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
 Hungary (HUN) | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | |
| 8 |  Germany (GER) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Ukraine (UKR) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 10 |  Italy (ITA) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Totals (10 entries) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 36 | |
Events edit
The five event types below were competed for both class A and class B, for a total of ten events.
Men's events edit
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Épée A |
Dariusz Pender Poland
|
Romain Noble France
|
Matteo Betti Italy
|
| Men's Épée B |
Jovane Silva Guissone Brazil
|
Tam Chik Sum Hong Kong
|
Alim Latrèche France
|
| Men's Foil A |
Ye Ruyi China
|
Chen Yijun China
|
Richárd Osváth Hungary
|
| Men's Foil B |
Hu Daoliang China
|
Anton Datsko Ukraine
|
Alim Latrèche France
|
| Men's Sabre A |
Chen Yijun China
|
Tian Jianquan China
|
Chan Wing Kin Hong Kong
|
| Men's Sabre B |
Grzegorz Pluta Poland
|
Marc-André Cratère France
|
Alessio Sarri Italy
|
| Men's Team |
China (CHN) Chen Yijun Ye Ruyi Hu Daoliang |
France (FRA) Ludovic Lemoine Alim Latrèche Damien Tokatlian |
Hong Kong (HKG) Wong Tang Tat Chan Wing Kin Chung Ting Ching |
Women's events edit
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Épée A |
Yu Chui Yee Hong Kong
|
Zsuzsanna Krajnyák Hungary
|
Wu Baili China
|
| Women's Épée B |
Saysunee Jana Thailand
|
Simone Briese-Baetke Germany
|
Chan Yui Chong Hong Kong
|
| Women's Foil A |
Yu Chui Yee Hong Kong
|
Wu Baili China
|
Zsuzsanna Krajnyák Hungary
|
| Women's Foil B |
Fang Yao China
|
Gyöngyi Dani Hungary
|
Marta Makowska Poland
|
| Women's Team Open |
China (CHN) Rong Jing Yao Fang Wu Baili |
Hungary (HUN) Veronika Juhász Zsuzsanna Krajnyák Gyöngyi Dani |
Hong Kong (HKG) Fan Pui Shan Yu Chui Yee Chan Yui Chong |
References edit
- ^ "Paralympic 2012: Wheelchair Fencing". london2012.com. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2012.