Bash and Dave recap the rollercoaster that was the Kazan World Cup and discover who has qualified for the Olympic GamesSupport the show (http://patreon.com/FencingTokyo)

Tokyo 2020 Fencing Podcast

Kazan Epee Final Qualification

Bash and Dave review the results at the final Sabre Olympic qualifier in Budapest. Who has qualified for the Games?Support the show (http://patreon.com/FencingTokyo)

Budapest Sabre World Cup Review

As you all know, we have one competition remaining for the Olympic Qualification. These are now scheduled to be in:Sabre World Cups (men and women): Budapest (HUN), 10-14 MarchEpée World Cups (men and women): Kazan (RUS), 19-23 MarchFoil Grand Prix (men and women): Doha (QAT), 26-28 MarchBash and Dave talk through the implications of this news.Link to the FIE website:https://static.fie.org/.../124703-lettre%20info%201-21...Support the show (http://patreon.com/FencingTokyo)

FIE Announces Final Olympic Qualifiers

Following an update from the FIE on the return to fencing, Bash and Dave discuss what this new world might look like.Support the show (http://patreon.com/FencingTokyo)

The Return to Fencing?

As the Covid-19 outbreak continues Bash interviews Alessandro from the Italian Fencing Federation and Greg Massialas from US Fencing for Dave to dissect.  Greg&apos;s interview was recorded on Skype so has some sound issues.  Enjoy and stay safe!Support the show (http://patreon.com/FencingTokyo)

Covid-19 Interviews with Alessandro Noto (ITA) & Greg Massialas (USA)

In the wake of global lockdowns and cancellations due to the spread of Covid-19, Karim and Dave turn to their fencing friends. We speak with Frances Chow (PhD molecular biologist, founder of Sydney Sabre fencing club, and online trendsetter) and Benedict Chambers (immunologist researcher at the Karolinska Institutet, international fencer, and former President of the FIE Athletes Commission).Note: this was recorded before the announcement of the one-year postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.Support the show (http://patreon.com/FencingTokyo)

Covid-19 Interviews with Frances Chow and Benedict Chambers

The FIE has made the tough decision to suspend international tournaments globally because of the Covid-19 Pandemic for 30 days.  Dave and Bash talk through the details of the suspension including which events are postponed and talk about the possible outcomes for Olympic Qualification plus what you can do to protect yourself and others.Support the show (http://patreon.com/FencingTokyo)

FIE Suspends International Events - COVID-19 Special Report

Dave and Bash discuss the individual Epee Grand Prix event in Hungary with just one more qualifier to go in both the men&apos;s and women&apos;s disciplines.  Want to find out who has qualified now and who needs to wait until the last event?  This is this only place to find out!Support the show (http://patreon.com/FencingTokyo)Support the show (http://patreon.com/FencingTokyo)

Budapest Epee Grand Prix Update

Dave and Bash discuss the penultimate Women's Sabre Olympic qualifier in Greece.  Teams and individuals went in unsure of qualification.  How do things stand now?  Have a listen to find out!Support the show (http://patreon.com/FencingTokyo)Support the show (http://patreon.com/FencingTokyo)

Athens Women's Sabre World Cup Update

Dave and Bash discuss the penultimate Men&apos;s Sabre qualifier that played venue musical chairs before being hosted in Luxembourg.  Find out who has qualified and which teams and fencers who will still be chasing qualification in Budapest 20-22 March!  Lots still to play for!Support the show (http://patreon.com/FencingTokyo)Support the show (http://patreon.com/FencingTokyo)

Luxembourg Men's Sabre World Cup Update

Two more events to go after this one but what a performance from France to shake things up.  Dave and Bash discuss the Olympic qualification scenario for both teams and individual chances.Support the show (http://patreon.com/FencingTokyo)

Warsaw Men's Sabre World Cup Update

Dave Baker and Karim Bashir preview the last team qualifiers in Men&apos;s and Women&apos;s Foil in Cairo and Kazan.  Who will qualify by team for Tokyo 2020 team foil?Support the show (http://patreon.com/FencingTokyo)

Preview of the last Men's & Women's Team Foil Qualifiers in Cairo and Kazan

What a day in Barcelona – and sets the season up nicely now that we’ve finished 4 out of the 5 world cups.Let’s start with the easy stuff. Korea won and are qualified – they cannot be caught by Hong Kong. China are qualified and confirmed in the top 4 – alongside Russia and Poland. Italy and USA are also qualified – they can’t be caught. Congratulations to all 6 teams that we know are qualified.That leaves 2 spaces. USA had a good day – winning bronze, bringing Canada back into the qualification places. Canada did enough, making the top 16. That final top 4 space is available for two teams: Korea and Italy.Korea need to finish 1 or 2 to take the place, USA could maintain it by finishing 2 or 4 respectively. Another Asian team in the top 4 would open up the door for Hong Kong.Italy can overtake the USA by winning in Tashkent. If Italy finish 4/3/2, USA need to finish 6/4/1 to maintain their place. If Italy make the top 4, then Estonia are first in line to take the zonal place, leaving an extra (European) place for the taking.The Extra Place is now very interesting. Egypt did very well – beating Japan in the 32 and are now only one point away. If they win their first match in Tashkent I think they are qualified. But let’s talk about the scenario if it doesn’t happen and if it goes to a European team.Even though Ukraine are lower than France, they are better positioned because of their worst place (which was today vs Sweden!). If Ukraine finish first they will overtake Estonia, otherwise if they finish 2/3/4, Estonia need to finish 1/7/9. France need a gold or silver medal to catch Estonia, Estonia can maintain their place with 2nd or 4th respectively.After a couple of tough competitions, a good result by Vivian Kong 江旻憓 (HKG) showed why she’s the best Asian fencer outside of China. Nathalie Moellhausen (BRA) returned from a hand injury to finish inside the top 16.Ukraine dropping out of the team place means there is no room for Olena Kryvytska (UKR). She’s 5 points behind Coraline Vitalis (FRA) – plus the 4 points needed to improve her 5th best result.The biggest move was for the second Asian place. Sato Nozomi (JPN) moved further ahead of Yoshimura Miho (JPN), although the gap is only 4.25 points.A GP and a World Cup to go. Next stop Budapest!Support the show (http://patreon.com/FencingTokyo)

23. Women's Epee after Barcelona

Karim Bashir, a former international fencer and fencing commentator, and David Baker, international referee and FIE Promotion Commission member, bring you regular updates on the path to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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Tokyo 2020 Fencing Podcast

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