emirates7 - The International Fencing Federation has praised the UAE Fencing Federation for its successful hosting of the ongoing Veteran Fencing World Championships Dubai 2024, currently taking place at the Hamdan Sports Complex from October 11 to 17. The event features 860 male and female athletes from 60 countries.

Notable figures attending the competitions, including Abdulmonem El Husseiny, President of the Egyptian Fencing Federation and Vice-President of the International Fencing Federation; Paolo Azzi, President of the Italian Fencing Federation and Executive Committee Member of the International Federation; and Nikolay Mateev, Chairperson of the Technical Committee, commended the UAE Federation's efforts during the winners' awarding ceremony.

El Husseiny highlighted that the UAE's ability to organize the World Veterans Championship is not surprising, given its proven organizational capabilities demonstrated in past events like the 2022 World Junior and Cadet Championships, which were highly successful. He emphasized that the UAE Fencing Federation's efforts, led by Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the Asian Fencing Federation and President of both the UAE and Arab Fencing Federations, reflect the country's significance and reputation on the global fencing stage.

Similarly, Paolo Azzi remarked that the UAE's hosting of this exceptional World Championship edition reaffirms the nation's logistical capabilities, organizational experience, and quality facilities.