JOIN USLeft to themselves to find the resources to participate in next month’s Asian Junior and Cadet Championships in Thailand, Indian fencers finally managed to raise funds and will now take part in the event under Fencing Confederation of Asia (FCA) banner.
Indian fencers have been disallowed to take part in the March 2-11 Asian event under the national flag following India’s ban by International Olympic Committee in December last year. International Fencing Federation (FIE) had suspended Fencing Association of India (FAI) soon after the IOC decision.
The fencers were, however, allowed to take part in the Asian event under the foreign banner.
Despite that, the participation of Indian fencers was in doubt as government funding was not forthcoming as they would not represent the country. But far from being disappointed, the fencers searched relentlessly for individual sponsors and with some money from their own pocket, they have culled in the required amount.