Because she disregarded the International Fencing Federation’s rules, which forbid fencers from declining to participate against one another, she was disqualified 🤺🚨.
In a historic demonstration, a female fencer kneels down against a male opponent and is immediately disqualified.
“We respect the opinions on all sides and encourage our members to continue sharing them with us as the matter evolves,” the group told Fox News.
It’s critical that the fencing community has this discussion, but whether it takes place at our events or online, we expect it to be polite.
“Respectful, evidence-based discussion is the way to go forward.” She said to the referee prior to the fight: “This is a men’s tournament, and I am a woman. And I’m not going to fence this person.
