Saudi U17 fencing championship concludes

Saudi Arabia’s under-17 fencing championship concluded the second round of the season for the three weapons — sabre, foil and epee. (SPA)

• 50 competitors from 10 clubs, centers and schools participated in the championship

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s under-17 fencing championship on Saturday concluded the second round of the season for the three weapons — sabre, foil and epee — at the Prince Saud bin Jalawy Stadium in Alkhobar.
It took place in the presence of Amer Al-Mubayed, deputy president of the Saudi Fencing Federation, with the participation of 50 competitors from 10 clubs, centers and schools.
Mashaal Al-Rashid earned the gold medal in foil, Ibrahim Al-Hudaib came second, and Mohammed Al-Dakhil came third alongside Mahdi Al-Qarous.
Ahmed Al-Faihani earned gold in epee, Hassan Abed came second, and Bandar Al-Juaid came third alongside Shahid Al-Alaq.
Abdullah Al-Mansaf earned gold in sabre, Ali Al-Hashem came second, and Abdullah Al-Juaid came third alongside Ali Al-Sheikh.