Wheelchair fencing

Wheelchair fencing (also called Parafencing) is a version of fencing for athletes with a disability. Wheelchair fencing is governed by the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation, which is a federation of the International Paralympic Committee, and is one of the sports in the Summer Paralympic Games. The Paralympic Games take place every four years in different countries.

Classification

• Class A (athletes with full trunk movement and good balance)
• Class B (athletes with no leg movement and impaired trunk and balance functions)
• Class C (athletes with a disability in all four limbs, not included in the Paralympic Games program)

Events

Paralympic Games

World Championships

European Championships

See also

• Paralympic sports
• Wheelchair fencing at the Summer Paralympics

References

External links

• IWAS Wheelchair Fencing
• Wheelchair Fencing on International Paralympic Committee website
• Wheelchair fencing at the Paralympics