Iranian fencers to compete for medals in Grand Prix Epee Qatar 2016

The Islamic Republic of Iran Fencing Federation is going to dispatch a nine-strong delegation to the upcoming Grand Prix Epee Qatar 2016, which is going to open within the next few days.

Mohammad Rezaei, Mohammad Esmaeili, Hossein Ja’fari and Mohammad Ali Kayhani will form Iran men’s national epee team during the competitions in the Persian Gulf kingdom.

Siamak Feyzasgari will leading the outfit as the head coach.

Azam Bakhti, Sakineh Nouri and Mahsa Pourrahmati will also make up the Iranian women’s team. They will be under the guidance of Zohreh Sadrzadeh.

The Grand Prix Epee Qatar 2016 will start in Doha, Qatar, on December 9, and will wrap up on December 11.

The épée is the modern derivative of the dueling sword used in fencing. As a thrusting weapon, the épée is similar to a foil, but has a stiffer blade, which is triangular in cross-section with a V-shaped groove called a fuller, has a larger bell guard, and is heavier.

There are no rules regarding priority and right of way in the épée competitions, and the entire body is a valid target area.

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