Fencing Association of India

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Fencing Association of India
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SportFencing
JurisdictionAsia
AbbreviationFAI
Founded1974
AffiliationFIE
Regional affiliationFCA
HeadquartersDelhi, India
PresidentRajiv Mehta
SecretaryBashir Ahemed
Official website
fencingassociationofindia.com
India

The Fencing Association of India (FAI) is the governing body for the sport of fencing in the India and is recognized by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as one of its National Sports Association members. It is affiliated to the Asian Fencing Confederation, Commonwealth Fencing Federation and Fédération Internationale d'Escrime (FIE). It was founded in 1974 and recognized by Indian Government in 1997.[1]

Competitions[]

The association has been holding national competitions in Sub-Junior (1999) Jaipur Rajasthan, Cadet (2004) Cheenai Tamilnaidu, Junior (1992), and Senior (1986) categories, both for boys/men and girls/women.


State and Services federations[]

There are currently 30 state associations and 2 services associations (SSB and SSPB) affiliated with the Fencing Association of India.[2]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "History". History.
  2. ^ "State Associations". Fencing Association of India.
  3. ^ "Delhi State Fencing Association". delhifencing.com.
  4. ^ "Harayana State Fencing Association". Harayana State Fencing Association.


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