Fencing at the Caruggiadi. Another step towards the European Championships “Genova 2025”

Next Saturday, October 12, fencing will take center stage at the Caruggiadi, offering many children and young people the opportunity to discover this sport.

An open trial session will take place from 10:00 to 16:45 on a specially set-up piste in Piazza Caricamento, with the presence of instructors representing Genova Scherma, SDS “Cesare Pompilio,” and Club Scherma Voltri. Following this, from 16:45 to 18:00, the “Scherma in Piazza” show will take place. After stops in Chiavari and Portofino, the event will now promote the European Championships in Genoa, scheduled from June 14 to 19, 2025, with an engaging exhibition featuring the best Ligurian athletes showcasing the unique characteristics of all three fencing weapons: foil, sabre, and épée.

The relay will be officiated by Diego Pistacchi, an international referee who was appointed for the Rio 2016 Olympics.