In Para fencing, two opponents in wheelchairs fastened into place using metal frames sit diagonally across from each other and attempt to strike within a targeted area on their challenger’s body.

 

Para fencing was previously known as wheelchair fencing and represents fencing for athletes with disabilities.

 

In Para fencing athletes compete in foil, epee and sabre events in either team or single groups. Athletes with disabilities such as amputations, spinal-cord injuries and cerebral palsy participate in Para fencing in two different classes, A and B.

 

Metal aprons and an electronic tracking system are used to ensure the targeted areas are properly hit.

 

World Para Fencing of World Abilitysport is the global governing body of the sport. Sports Association for the Physically Disabled of Hong Kong, China is the member of World Abilitysport in Hong Kong, China and also the organisation for elite development of Para Fencing in Hong Kong, China.
 

Source of information credit: International Paralympic Committee