About Challenge Bernadotte

Challenge Bernadotte attracts the world's best men's épée fencers to Stockholm once a year. The 2010 edition of the competition took place on 5-7 March.

 

 

 

 

Photo: Christoffer Ejemyr

Things get very serious

The Hungarian fencers and leaders went angry as the referee denied Geza Imre a hit after he accidentally stepped on Garozzo's blade and hit in the second tempo thereafter. There were long discussions and they had to consult the head referee. After reviewing the actions, they came to the conclusion to annull the hit. The blog is proud to have picture proof of the incident.

UPDATE: Finally, Italy won the bout in sudden death, after Garozzo hit Boczko's foot in spectacular style. In the final, Italy will fight Poland. 

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Programme

Friday 5 March

08:00 Preliminary Rounds
14:30–18:30 Preliminary Direct Elimination Table

Saturday 6 March

09:00 Direct Elimination, Table of 64
12:00 Direct Elimination, Table of 32
14:50 Quarterfinals
16:30 Semifinals and final

Sunday 7 March

08:00 FIE Team World Cup
11:30 Quarterfinals
13:00 Semifinals
14:20 Bronze match
15:30 Final