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20 countries confirmed for Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos
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The Commonwealth Fencing Federation has confirmed that 20 countries, including hosts Nigeria and Australia, have registered for the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, scheduled from August 9 to 14. India will send the largest team with 67 fencers. Other participating nations include Bangladesh, Botswana, Cyprus, England, Ghana, Guernsey, Jamaica, Kenya, Mauritius, Namibia, Northern Ireland, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, The Gambia, Togo, and Wales. CFF President Dufour Marie-France noted this event marks the championships' return to Africa after a decade. The Lagos edition will introduce U-23 individual events and wheelchair fencing as an official medalling event. President of the Nigeria Fencing Federation, Adeyinka Samuel, described the tournament as historic, emphasizing its role in fostering unity, sportsmanship, and cultural exchange. Nigeria recently unveiled the eagle-themed mascots, Gidi and Laci, symbolizing the federation's vision for fencing and Nigerian sports.
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