Late last year, the Fédération Internationale de Fencing (FIE) announced that if Estonia wants to host an international competition, its government must provide written approval with signatures and seals stating that anyone wishing to compete in the tournament will not be discriminated against and that they will be allowed to cross the border regardless of nationality or military rank.
Estonia won the right to host in February when it won the support of 24 of the 42 national federations at the European Fencing Federation (EFC) congress.
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
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