The 21st junior National Fencing Championship would begin from March 28. Chhattisgarh Pradesh Fencing Association (CPFA) will jointly organise the national level fencing with Indian Fencing Federation, Chhattisgarh Olympic Association and lafarge India Private ltd., at Agrasen Dham Mahasamund Road.
Vice-President CPFA Bashir Ahmad Khan addressing a press conference here on Wednesday informed that around 550 fencers, including players, from 29 States of the country are expected to participate in the championship that will be formally inaugurated on March 28 at 5 pm.
Speaking about Chhattisgarh’s expected performance in the championship, he said even as the team had not much time to prepare for the championship. The dedication shown by the players in the recent events will help them make it to the top three, he opined. He also informed that lafarge India Private ltd is the main sponsor of the event. The players and their support staff participating in the championship will be provided free boarding and lodging.
Notably Chhattisgarh senior men and women fencing teams have qualified for the 35th National Games to be held in Kerala in January 2015.
Bashir further said Chhattisgarh fencing players have won 4 Silver medals and Bronze medals since 2007. The State Government has so far declared 10 women fencers as excellent players and benefited them with Government jobs, he told the reporters.